Finance Manager

Position Summary:

As the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting franchise growth by developing and maintaining relationships with approved lending partners to provide financing solutions for franchisees. You will be responsible for negotiating rebate structures, ensuring compliance with company financial standards, and assisting franchisees in securing funding that aligns with organizational goals and franchise system requirements. This role requires strong financial acumen, relationship management skills, and a deep understanding of franchise financing and lending processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with approved financial institutions, lenders, and financing partners.
• Negotiate favorable terms and rebate agreements that benefit both the franchisor and franchisees.
• Monitor partner performance to ensure compliance with company policies and service level expectations.
• Guide franchisees through the financing process, helping them identify appropriate funding options.
• Coordinate with franchise development and operations teams to ensure timely funding for new and existing franchisees.
• Maintain a database of lending resources and track success rates and loan performance metrics.
• Develop reports and financial models to assess the impact of lending programs and rebate structures.
• Analyze financial performance trends and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes as related to franchise financing activities.
• Ensure all financing programs comply with legal, regulatory, and company standards.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in lending relationships and franchisee financing structures.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop financing strategies that support franchise expansion and sustainability.
• Evaluate new financial products or partnership opportunities to enhance franchise funding options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5 years of experience in finance, lending, or financial relationship management—franchise or multi-unit experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing lending partner relationships and negotiating financial agreements.
• Strong understanding of franchise development and funding processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and organization
• Strategic planning and reporting

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary role; must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional standing, walking, or lifting of items up to 20 pounds (laptops, files, marketing materials).
• Ability to travel occasionally to franchise locations, corporate meetings, or industry events.
• Comfortable visiting with franchisees and lending partners.

Salary : $100,000 - $175,000