Vice President of Finance - Franchisor

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Overview

The Vice President of Finance will serve as a key strategic partner to the executive leadership team within a growing franchisor. This role is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, planning, and performance while supporting franchisee success and scalable growth. The VP of Finance will balance corporate financial leadership with a strong understanding of the franchise model, unit economics, and systemwide profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning and analysis for the franchisor, including budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning
• Own franchise system unit economics and support leadership with insights on royalties, fees, marketing funds, and franchisee profitability
• Partner with operations, development, and marketing teams to evaluate financial impact of new initiatives, pricing changes, and growth strategies
• Oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls to ensure accurate and timely financials
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation across the organization
• Support franchise development through financial modeling, pro forma, and site‑level ROI analysis
• Provide guidance on franchise disclosure document financial sections and financial performance representations where applicable
• Serve as a key resource to franchisees by helping interpret financial results, benchmarks, and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare materials and reporting for ownership, board members, lenders, or private equity partners
• Evaluate M&A opportunities, new concepts, or strategic investments as the franchise system expands
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior finance role within a franchisor, multi‑unit, or consumer‑facing business
• Strong understanding of franchise economics, royalties, advertising funds, and unit‑level P&Ls
• Proven background in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience working with private equity partners, boards, or institutional ownership preferred
• Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑financial stakeholders
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across departments and with franchise owners
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA or MBA a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Improved visibility into systemwide financial performance and unit economics
• Finance viewed as a strategic partner, not just a reporting function
• Scalable financial processes that support franchise growth without friction
• Clear, consistent communication with franchisees that builds trust and confidence