Little Caesars Pizza Looking for VP, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis at Detroit Metropolitan Area Full Time

Bigger Better Future

Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission:

Responsible for driving Little Caesars Enterprises’ financial performance through the leadership of all of the budgeting and forecasting processes. Serves as finance business partner for Supply Chain, Innovation and Ingredient Operations business unit. Leads the development and compilation of materials for monthly Business Unit Review meetings with ownership. Serves as liaison to Ilitch Holdings and Ilitch Family Office finance teams. Leads finance support of the strategic planning (STRAP) process. Maintains and updates 5-Year Strategic Plan. Leads financial evaluation of M&A activity, in close partnership with the Chief Development Officer and other VPs of FP&A. Delivers value-added business analysis and develops financial strategies to ensure the achievement of the company’s strategic business plans and goals.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Responsible for developing and driving the organization’s short- and long-term financial performance by leading the development of P&L and cash flow budgets and forecasts for the Company. This includes the roll-up and consolidation of division performance in partnership with other VPs of FP&A.
• Will lead the transformation of Supply Chain and Financial data into accessible and impactful information for use in developing insights/recommendations, both in actual results and forward-looking forecasts
• Provide finance leadership to the global supply and organization including warehousing activities and performance related to key supply chain planning metrics.
• Leads the development and compilation of materials for monthly Business Unit Review (BUR) meetings with ownership including presentation and supporting documents, ensuring results are clearly articulated and illustrated. Attends BUR meetings and presents key elements.
• Serves as finance liaison with Ilitch Holdings (IHI) and Ilitch Family Office (IFO) finance teams, ensuring ongoing coordination and communication. Partners with the VP of Accounting to ensure results reflect all key activity.
• Leads compilation of finance materials for the strategic planning process (STRAP), attends all STRAP meetings, and presents key elements.
• Maintains the 5-year plan in close partnership with IHI. Engages and coordinates with the other VPs of FP&A on assumptions and inputs.
• Serves as finance business partner to the assigned business unit. This includes assisting with the compilation of department budgets and forecasts, as well as assisting with functional financial analysis where needed.
• Leads financial evaluation of M&A activity, in close partnership with the Chief Development Officer as well as the other VPs of FP&A. Ensures evaluations represent a comprehensive view of the impact of potential activity across all functions of the business and delivers solid return on investment.
• Provides financial counsel, advice and knowledge internally at all levels when evaluating potential decisions that may have a significant impact on the business.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of internal and external information.
• Leads the business through challenges of growth and positions business to capitalize on as yet undiscovered opportunities.
• Key presenter for New Franchisee Training and at the annual Franchise Business Conference.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Twenty (20) + years of experience in finance. Fifteen (15) + years of experience managing the FP&A function within a diverse, global division-based entity. Supply Chain Finance experience highly preferred.
• Evidence of well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, and sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals.
• Evidence of planning acumen, analytical expertise and long-term strategic outlook with proven results.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to Little Caesars Enterprises, Ilitch Holdings (IHI), Ilitch Family Office (IFO), franchisees and various vendors.
• Evidence of a successful leadership track record with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.
• No employment or contractual restrictions due to existing confidentiality and/or non-competition agreement and ability and willingness to sign a confidentiality and non-competition agreement with the Ilitch companies

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• MBA, CPA or CMA certification
• Previous experience in a leadership role with a QSR or a similar (franchise) environment.

Working Conditions:

• This position requires travel and adherence to the corporate travel policies.
• Traditional office environment with minimal traffic or computer noise