Requirements

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  Financial Planning & Forecasting
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  Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasting cycles for U.S. client portfolios across restaurant, franchise, and retail operations.
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  Develop and maintain financial models, long-range plans, and rolling forecasts aligned with client reporting requirements.
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  Continuously improve forecast accuracy through data-driven analysis of historical trends, actuals, and business drivers.
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  Coordinate with the client to ensure budgets and forecasts are reviewed, validated, and submitted on time.
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  Financial Modeling & Variance Analysis
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  Build and maintain robust financial models to support client decision-making, scenario planning, and performance tracking.
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  Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actuals vs. budget/forecast, with clear explanations of key drivers across revenue, COGS, operating expenses, and store-level performance.
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  Analyze KPIs, unit-level metrics, and operational performance data for restaurant/QSR and franchise clients.
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  Identify anomalies, trends, and financial risks and flag these to the delivery team for timely resolution.
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  Reporting & Client Deliverables
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  Prepare monthly and periodic management reporting packages, financial dashboards, and executive-level summaries for U.S.-based clients.
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  Support the production of reconciliation packs, variance explanations, and financial schedules as part of month-end close deliverables.
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  Ensure all FP&A outputs are accurate, professionally formatted, properly supported, and reviewed before submission.
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  Process Improvement & Controls
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  Support the implementation of stronger FP&A processes, templates, and controls to improve the quality and consistency of financial outputs.
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  Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and improve reporting efficiency across client portfolios.

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  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (ACCA or CPA preferred).
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  6 months to 1 year of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles.
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  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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  Proficiency in financial modeling is a plus.
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  Experience with tools such as Power BI, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or similar FP&A systems is a plus.
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  Understanding of GAAP and financial statements.
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  Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
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  Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.