What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Financial Analyst position at Default CKE Brand?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr. Financial Analyst, Supply Chain Finance, is responsible for taking ownership of the consolidated Forecast, Budget, and Variance Analysis tasks with a primary focus on Supply Chain. This role will need to leverage advanced Excel modeling, CKE System Resources (SAP EPM, PeopleSoft, Snowflake, Power BI, SQL, etc.), and cross-functional resources to be successful.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May perform any or all of the following duties:
- Implement tracking of savings initiatives related to value creation and procurement optimization, serve as liaison between Supply Chain and Accounting in the reconciliation process of store-level impacts
- Benchmark supply chain costs across the broader QSR industry and analyze opportunities
- Create P&L structure to encompass key areas within Supply Chain, including breakouts of Purchasing, Distribution, and Food Safety
- Analyze product level demand across different geographies and distribution centers to enhance demand forecasting, reducing obsolete inventory and preventing product shortages
- Analyze financial aspects of contractual agreements with third-party vendors in support of ROI and mitigation of financial risk
- In partnership with Data Analytics, ensure the proper data / business intelligence environment enables insights into product level demand and related costs
- Consolidates periodic Financial Reporting Packages (Forecast, Budget, Period Close etc.)
- Translate commodity cost outlook into relevant inputs for forecasting and planning purposes, and monitor trends proactively
- Prepares and audits internal/external financial presentations
- Identifies business process opportunities and implements root cause solutions
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various contacts (internal and external)
- Consistently exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
- Performs other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES
- Must possess approximately four (4) to five (5) years of any combination of experience and/or education that demonstrates a commanding knowledge of Finance
- BA/BS Degree preferred (Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Logistics)
- Must display strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to identify and implement process improvement strategies with positive business results
- Must have a strong work ethic and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Restaurant Support Center operates in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays regularly.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Sitting for extended periods of time, using the telephone, typing, and/or operating a computer and/or mouse
- Travels as needed approximately zero (0)%
THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.