Profitability Analyst - Indirect Costs

The Profitability Analyst - Indirect Costs supports enterprise profitability and cost optimization efforts across Inspire’s company-owned restaurants. This role provides analytical and operational support focused on indirect cost performance, helping translate data into insights that inform decision-making, governance, and execution. Working closely with the Manager Profitability – Indirect Cost, the Analyst plays a critical role in identifying trends, outliers, and opportunities, supporting reporting and analysis that enable sustained cost discipline and improved restaurant-level profitability. Key Responsibilities Cost & Performance Analysis • Analyze indirect cost performance across categories such as facilities services, supplies, utilities, and service contracts. • Support identification of trends, variances, and store-level outliers through GL and performance data analysis. • Assist in tracking savings realization and performance against targets. Reporting & Insights Support • Support development and maintenance of profitability reporting and scorecards. • Partner with Data & Analytics shared services to ensure data accuracy and clarity. • Prepare recurring and ad hoc analysis to support REO leadership and cross-functional partners. • Translate analytical findings into clear summaries and visuals. Governance & Execution Support • Support governance routines by preparing materials, tracking actions, and monitoring follow-through. • Assist in documenting initiatives, assumptions, and performance outcomes. • Help identify risks or gaps in execution and escalate findings to the Manager. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work with Procurement, Finance, Facilities, Operations, and Brand teams to gather data and context. • Support alignment between analytical insights and operational realities. • Incorporate field feedback to improve relevance and usability of analysis. Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analysis, and data processes. • Support development of standardized templates, playbooks, and documentation. • Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, clarity, and execution discipline. Scope & Impact • Analytical support for indirect cost performance across ~2,200 company-owned restaurants. • Contribution to $7–14M+ in annualized indirect cost savings through insight and tracking. • High exposure to cross-functional teams and enterprise initiatives. • Foundational role within a strategic, growing organization. Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field. • 2–4 years of experience in analytics, finance, operations, or related roles. • Experience working with financial or operational data; exposure to P&L or GL data preferred. • Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools preferred. • Experience in restaurant, retail, or multi-unit environments preferred. Core Capabilities • Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and surface meaningful insights. • Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and discipline when working with financial and operational data. • Business Curiosity: Interest in understanding how data connects to restaurant operations and profitability. • Problem Solving: Ability to support root cause analysis and solution development. • Communication: Ability to clearly summarize findings and insights for non-technical audiences. • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and team members. • Execution Support: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and support governance routines. • Learning Mindset: Desire to grow analytical, business, and operational skills over time. Environmental & Working Conditions • Normal internal support center working environment. • Approximately 20% travel. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.