Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance

I. POSITION SUMMARY

As Senior Financial Analyst for the corporate finance team, this individual will conduct operational and financial analysis for consolidated Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. that supports external and board level reporting.  Key responsibilities include consolidation and analysis of concept and corporate level planning and forecasting, analyzing key operational and business trends, and supporting cross-functional teams as well as wider Bloomin' Brands requests as needed.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Perform monthly financial and business analysis of consolidated results vs. forecasted expectations utilizing the general ledger, subsystems, financial statements and collaboration with restaurant brands and cross-functional teams

· Accurately report consolidated monthly and quarterly board level reporting including variance analysis and commentary; articulate the information into presentation format that is presented to the leadership team

· Prepare schedules and perform analysis to support external financial reporting, treasury, and investor relations teams

· Liaise with business leads to gather information, and provide reporting and information as needed in order to facilitate informed financial decisions to achieve financial targets

· Report weekly sales and industry data to Senior Management including insight into trends and performance versus forecasts

· Assist in the development and modeling of the consolidated strategic long-range plan including balance sheet & cash flow modeling, and scenario planning/management

· Participate and assist in the development of the annual planning forecast

· Participate in meetings with Senior Management on trends and financial data

· Maintain various industry benchmarking metrics and analysis

· Perform ad-hoc analysis and other job-related duties as assigned

III.   REQUIREMENTS

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, required

· CPA, preferred

Experience/Skills:

· Independent and self-motivated, with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision

· 3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis or corporate finance, preferably in the restaurant or

retail industry

· Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement presentation

· Ability to analyze and problem solve with a high level of intellectual curiosity that leverages a strong statistical

background

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

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences and influence teams

· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required