Assistant Finance Manager – FP&A & Business Partnering
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About the Role
Americana Restaurants is seeking an analytical and commercially minded Assistant Finance Manager for its regional FP&A and Business Partnering team.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning processes for indirect costs across 10 brands and 12 countries
- Develop and maintain driver based models to track overhead trends and analyze variances
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards
- Consolidate financial data from multiple markets and ensure accurate cost allocations
- Act as a finance business partner to corporate functions enabling cost conscious decision making
- Support procurement and vendor negotiations with financial insight and ROI analysis
- Collaborate with country finance teams to ensure local indirect costs are aligned with regional strategy
- Identify cost saving opportunities and work with stakeholders to implement and track initiatives
- Benchmark indirect spend against industry standards and internal best practices
- Support ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling for strategic projects
- Leverage ERP and planning tools to streamline reporting and improve data quality
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA preferred
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or commercial finance
- Experience in QSR, FMCG, retail, or multi country operations preferred
- Strong understanding of indirect cost drivers and cost control methodologies
- Proven experience working with cross functional teams in a matrix organization
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Proficiency in financial planning tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Job Purpose
- Seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Assistant Finance Manager to join the regional FP&A and Business Partnering team
- Focus on managing indirect costs (G&A and overheads), providing strategic insights, driving cost efficiency, and partnering with functional heads
- Thrive in a dynamic, multi brand, and cross border QSR environment
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning processes for indirect costs across 10 brands and 12 countries
- Develop and maintain driver based models to track overhead trends and analyze variances
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards
- Consolidate financial data from multiple markets and ensure accurate cost allocations
- Act as a finance business partner to corporate functions
- Support procurement and vendor negotiations with financial insight and ROI analysis
- Collaborate with country finance teams to ensure local indirect costs are aligned with regional strategy
- Identify cost saving opportunities and work with stakeholders to implement and track initiatives
- Benchmark indirect spend against industry standards and internal best practices
- Support ad hoc analysis and scenario modeling for strategic projects
- Leverage ERP and planning tools to streamline reporting and improve data quality
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CA / CPA / CIMA / MBA preferred
- 4–7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, finance business partnering, or commercial finance—preferably within QSR, FMCG, retail, or multi country operations
- Strong understanding of indirect cost drivers and cost control methodologies
- Proven experience working with cross functional teams in a matrix organization
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; proficiency in financial planning tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Analytical thinker with a proactive and problem solving mindset
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a high volume, fast paced environment
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