Director, Corporate FP&A

As Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for the corporate finance team, this individual will lead the operational and financial analysis for consolidated Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. that drives external and board level reporting. This individual will assist senior leadership in managing short and long-term financial and strategic objectives for the organization.

Key responsibilities include leading the forecasting and budgeting process, analyzing key operational and business trends, and collaborating with senior levels of the organization to ensure the business performance and activities are appropriately reflected in the planning process. This individual will manage a team focused on financial planning and analysis.

This role is based in our Tampa Restaurant Support Center and candidates should be local to the Tampa area, as the role will be office-first, with occasional opportunities for hybrid schedule as business/financial reporting needs dictate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Leads a team to ensure financial models used for forecasting and budgeting are accurate; raises key items to discuss with senior leadership as appropriate

* Serves as a liaison with business and finance leads to gather information and provide reporting to senior leaders to facilitate informed financial decisions and achieve financial targets, both internally and externally

* Interfaces frequently with senior leaders in meetings and presentations; supports CEO and CFO in quarterly earnings preparation

* Presents regular financial reporting to senior management; analyzes results to understand current trends, identifies risks to current forecasts, develops and evaluates resolutions

* Leads the capital allocation process and regular analysis of expected and actualized return on investments; owns the capital allocation model used across the company

* Leads the process in updating the consolidated strategic long-range plan, which includes consulting with business leads and modeling out various sensitivity analyses of the business for strategic and planning purposes

* Develops and analyzes the annual plan and ongoing financial forecasts for non-core entities

* Consolidates the annual plan and regular forecasting cycles; prepares materials and leads discussions with senior leadership on the consolidated financials

* Initiates and manages special / ad hoc projects and analysis on a regular basis

* Embrace BBI’s culture by actively supporting our restaurants, partner effectively with our concepts, and teach/re-enforce business acumen and financial discipline to the team.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics, required

* CPA, CFA and/or MBA, preferred

Experience/Skills:

* 7+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience, required

* Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence across multiple functions and leadership levels

* Ability to analyze and problem solve with a high level of intellectual curiosity

* Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and develop strong supporting analysts

* Experience in a restaurant or retail environment, preferred

* Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement presentation

* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, required