Financial Analyst, Technology

Overview

Inspire Brands is expanding its Technology organization and seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis professional focused on technology analytics. The role supports financial planning activities—annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting—while delivering insights into software and contract labor trends to inform decision‑making. This position will support the Atlanta‑based Global Support Center and requires onsite presence five days a week.

• Support the first‑pass execution of the G&A and Direct‑to‑Fund budget process, focusing on software spend and contract labor management.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure accurate cost projections, aligning operational spend with strategic goals.
• Communicate budget results clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with first‑pass monthly variance analysis for G&A and Direct‑to‑Fund costs, explain material variances, and share insights for business reviews.
• Collaborate with Technology teams to collect and analyze spend data for periodic forecasts and project trends for non‑headcount software and professional fees.
• Provide ad‑hoc spend analysis to support technology leadership and drive cost‑efficiency opportunities.
• Continuously evaluate and propose improvements in planning and reporting processes to increase data collection efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality of all reporting deliverables, maintaining data integrity.
• Provide excellent customer service to business partners and cross‑functional teams, supporting headcount and staffing decisions.

• Required: 4‑Year degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Required: 2–3+ years of Planning & Analysis experience.
• Preferred: 1+ year of multi‑brand corporate or Shared Services experience.

• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to handle a dynamic set of tasks and priorities.
• Strong teamwork and proven collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Financial, technical, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Time‑management skills and ability to manage multiple projects under time constraints.
• Strongly preferred: Experience with Enterprise Planning and Reporting software such as Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Financial Management, including Smart View.
• Strongly preferred: Experience with Business Intelligence tools, including Tableau, Power BI, and SharePoint.

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