Sr. Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance

As Senior Financial Analyst for the corporate finance team, this individual will support the capital process as well as the general and administrative process for consolidated Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. This is a highly visible and impactful role in the organization to report, analyze, communicate and forecast business results on two very important areas of the business. This individual would also serve as a liaison between different central departments, individual Brand teams, and the overall Finance function.  Key responsibilities include supporting cross-functional teams and consolidating, analyzing and forecasting capital spend and G&A expenses across both the Brand and corporate levels.

This position is based in our Tampa Restaurant Support Center and will work on a hybrid schedule (blend of onsite and remote).

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 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
• Liaise with business and brand leads to gather information, accurately update forecasts based on actuals and input from the business, provide reporting information as needed to facilitate informed financial decisions to achieve established financial targets
• Assist in the development and modeling of the consolidated strategic long-range plan including balance sheet & cash flow modeling, and scenario planning/management especially around capital expenditures
• Participate in meetings with Senior Management on trends and financial data
• Develop and analyze annual plan and ongoing financial forecasts for capital and G&A line-items; liaise with business leads on inputs affecting capital and G&A
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics, 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

Bloomin' Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at BloominBrandsBenefits.com.

We value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing all individuals employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 

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