SUMMARYThis role will serve as the primary finance contact for their business partner.  The role supports the period and quarterly close process through internal reporting and analysis of financial results. This role drives the annual budget process, ongoing forecast, and the analysis and reporting of key business metrics.  This individual will report to the Manager of Finance and will work cross-functionally across several key areas of the business.  This role demands the individual to analyze and clearly communicate issues while providing recommendations / solutions.RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Financial & Key Metric ReportingLead preparation of the annual budget and flash scenariosAnalyze and regularly report department progress against budget & flash with key stakeholdersProvide updates to divisional forecasts on a quarterly basisGenerate reports and presentations summarizing forecasts, performance analysis, and recommendations for management review and decision-makingStore Development Evaluate profit expectations and financial payback of new corporate and franchisee owned storesLead period financial review of new store financial performance, including new development concepts.Review all franchise new build and purchase applications for creditworthiness and long-term financial viabilityLead analysis to guide creation / revision of store growth programs, including revenue, capital cost, NPV, IRR, paybackManage KPIs for new programs & strategies