Manager, Strategic Finance

Job Summary
     
The Manager, Strategic Finance supports broad initiatives across corporate strategy and planning, capital markets, investor relations, and strategic projects. The role provides data-driven insights to inform financial, strategic, and operational decision-making across the company. This high-impact position helps to drive long-term shareholder value through strategic analysis and financial modeling.     
     
Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)
 
Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Develop enterprise-wide growth strategies and provide decision support to leadership on key strategic investments and initiatives

• Lead strategic decision-making through comprehensive analysis, owning the financial model that drives company-wide planning and capital allocation decisions

• Build sophisticated financial models and synthesize outputs into concise presentations for key stakeholder decision-making

• Business Partnership & Project Leadership

• Support strategic initiatives through business partnering, analytical insights, and workstream leadership

• Collaborate across all organizational levels by developing deep understanding of the company's business model, including product and market strategies, competitive landscape, and internal processes

• Shape strategic priorities by identifying key industry trends, customer insights, and internal growth opportunities

• Reporting & Communication

• Provide analytical support and data analysis for ad-hoc projects related to strategic initiatives

• Coordinate recurring strategic reviews to track progress against strategic imperatives

• Develop content for strategic updates to senior leadership and board of directors

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related quantitative field

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or investment banking

• Demonstrated track record of leading complex financial analysis and strategic projects

• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred

• Experience in QSR or high-growth environments

Functional Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint

• Experience with enterprise financial systems (Hyperion, PeopleSoft preferred)

• Working knowledge of programming languages (Python, SQL, MDX) and advanced analytical techniques

• Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and forecasting methodologies

• Exceptional analytical and research capabilities with attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present complex information to senior audiences

• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

• Deep understanding of corporate strategy, accounting principles, and financial theory

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS – We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential Ingredients to our success.

• DO THE RIGHT THING –We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult.

• PEOPLE FIRST – To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first.

• INNOVATE TO WIN – We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do.

• HAVE FUN – We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence

• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges.

• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT –We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo.

• BIAS FOR ACTION – We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the demands of our dynamic industry.

• WINNING TOGETHER – We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

     
    Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.