Authority Brands Inc. is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.
Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst will assist our Finance Group in driving the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasts, monthly KPI analysis and other special projects. This role will own the end-to-end revenue process for 4-6 brands from budgeting through franchisee data capture to reporting. The ideal candidate is driven and resourceful, with strong prioritization skills, an analytical mindset and a curiosity to develop a story from data. This role will provide the opportunity to not only interact with the accounting and finance organization but also C-Suite Management and brand leaders as we use data to drive growth across the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in building financial models for budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
- Oversee the end-to-end revenue capture process for select brands, ensuring royalty, NAF, and technology fee calculations are complete, accurate, and consistent with franchise agreement terms
- Review and validate system-generated revenue outputs against franchisee-reported sales, investigating variances and driving corrective action where reporting or calculation gaps are identified
- Reviewing monthly performance of the individual brands, engaging with accounting team and brand leaders to gain an understanding of the performance and any variance to plan.
- Assist in creating data driven analyses to identify key trends in each brand and identify potential risks and opportunities across the business.
- Serve as the finance owner and subject matter expert for assigned brand P&Ls, partnering closely with Operations to drive expense management.
- Review and approve Brand related expense requests in Coupa, ensuring spend is appropriate, accurately coded, and aligned with budget.
- Analyze the profitability of ancillary and miscellaneous revenue streams, identifying opportunities to improve margins
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 3+ years in FP&A / investment banking / M&A consulting or due diligence
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics / Mathematics preferred
- Advanced Excel / PowerPoint / Financial modeling skills
- Proficiency or path to proficiency in business analytic tools such as Sequel, Power Query and BI
- Must be a proactive & highly organized self-starter, able to work independently / under tight deadlines
- Ability to think creatively while maintaining high standards of accuracy and precision
- Excellent communication / collaboration skills required; role involves building strong relationships across the organization
- Industry experience – prior retail or franchise experience a plus but not required
We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.
Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, M&A consulting, or due diligence
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling skills
- Proficiency in or ability to develop proficiency with SQL, Power Query, and Business Intelligence tools
- Proactive, highly organized, and able to work independently under tight deadlines
- Creative thinking with high standards of accuracy and precision
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Prior retail or franchise industry experience
What We Do
Authority Brands is a parent company and franchisor of a portfolio of home-service businesses serving homeowners across residential needs. It grows these brands through acquisitions and supports franchise owners with training, marketing, technology, and operational resources so local franchise locations can build their businesses and deliver trusted services. Its network spans services from the property line to the roof line, including various household maintenance and repair needs.
