The Finance Manager serves as a key strategic partner to both the Company-Owned Store (COS) and Brand leadership teams, driving financial performance across the GoTo Foods portfolio. This role supports the Sr. Director / Director of Finance in forecasting, planning, and performance management processes, while providing actionable insights to influence decision-making and improve business outcomes. The position is responsible for developing financial models, analyzing business performance, and preparing insights to support decision-making. The Finance Manager also leads the coordination of monthly close, forecast updates, and budgeting processes, and manages a Senior Financial Analyst to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Finance, Accounting or related field of study Req
Master's Degree Pref
Work Experience
5+ years of progressive finance, accounting or financial planning/analysis Req
Advanced experience in forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis Req
Retail, franchisee, restaurant, food or beverage industry experience Pref
Skills and Abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with extensive skills in MS Excel
• Working knowledge in building financial models
• Working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting models/processes
• Working knowledge Microsoft Dynamics AX (or similar) general ledger module
• Working knowledge of Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows
• Ability to build, organize, and retrieve reports using deFacto application (or similar)
• Ability to understand, anticipate and respond effectively to the needs of stakeholders (e.g., internal and external customers, etc.) in a timely manner
• Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships (e.g., customers, 3rd party vendors, other departments, etc.) and foster an environment of mutual respect, understanding, trust, and support
• Ability to synthesize and analyze multiple data sources to create clear charts and reports for business leaders
• Ability to communicate in clear concise language; to demonstrate active listening while supporting others
• Ability to quickly define issues, identify appropriate action, and coordinate and track progress to resolution
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a constantly changing environment under time constraints; able to effectively prioritize work and ensure critical deadlines are met
• Understanding of the interdependencies within business to proactively identify risks/issues that may impact business results
Atlanta-based platform company GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. As of December 28 , 2025, GoTo Foods, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of over 7,300 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes and bakeries in all 50 states and in 71 countries and territories under the Auntie Anne’s®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe’s Southwest Grill®, McAlister’s Deli® and Schlotzsky’s® brand names, as well as the Seattle’s Best Coffee® brand on certain military bases and in certain international markets. The iconic GoTo Foods brands benefit from strong enterprise growth engines, including marketing, digital, technology and franchise sales & development to propel growth and brand performance. Please visit www.gotofoods.com to learn more.
GoTo Foods is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition, and the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience for the second consecutive year.
