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Investor Relations & Financial Reporting Manager
Department: Finance & Business Development
Role Overview
Join a high-growth franchise organization as an Investor Relations & Financial Reporting Manager, where you will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, supporting franchise growth, and delivering insights to executive leadership and the Board.
This role blends financial modeling, investor-facing reporting, and strategic analysis, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and present financial models, ROI analyses, and growth scenarios tied to Franchise Development initiatives
- Evaluate multi-unit acquisitions, territory expansions, and franchise resale valuations
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for the Franchise Development function
- Produce and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting for the Leadership Team and Board of Directors
- Develop actionable insights and recommend improvements across business units
- Create and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics across all business verticals
- Serve as the finance partner and subject matter expert for investor reporting and cross-functional initiatives
- Prepare Board materials, investor decks, and executive-level presentations
- Support strategic projects, system improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis
- Other duties as requested , directed or assigned.
What You Bring
- Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and turn it into clear insights
- Proven experience communicating with senior executives (CEO, Board-level)
- Expertise in:
- Financial modeling
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Accounting fundamentals
- Advanced technical skills:
- Excel & PowerPoint (required)
- Power BI (preferred)
- SQL (a plus)
- Sharp problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities
- Strong collaboration skills across finance, operations, and leadership teams
- Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrate the Rita’s Way Fundamentals in daily work
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- 1-5 years of experience in finance, FP&A, or investment banking
- Experience with financial systems and reporting tools preferred
Why This Role Stands Out
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and Board-level decision making
- Opportunity to influence high-impact franchise growth strategy
- Blend of strategic finance investor relations
- High visibility role with clear path for advancement