IT Financial Analyst at Applebee's

IT Financial Analyst

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc., through its subsidiaries, franchises restaurants under Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop brands. With over 3,500 restaurants combined in 18 countries and 354 franchisees as of December 31, 2023, Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world.

The IT Financial Analyst is responsible for conducting timely and accurate financial analysis and reporting to assist in IT financial decision making. Provides technical financial expertise to IT leaders to ensure all financial and operational data, including budgets and forecasts, are available to support business decisions. Liaison between IT and Accounting/Finance. Comprehends the different perspectives and needs of IT, Accounting and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Provides financial leadership and support of the Dine Brands IT budget
• Maintains strong relationships and open communication with PMO team members, Project Managers, Accounting, Finance and IT Leadership
• Ensures financial alignment and accuracy across IT PMO, Accounting and Finance
• Manages financial reporting and ad-hoc analysis as requested
• Manages Month End Close for IT Dept
• Works with Accounting (Opex and Capex) to make sure all accruals are sent to the Accounting Team before month end
• Answers any questions that accounting may have on accruals and estimates
• Assists in Monthly Capex labor reclasses
• Leads Capex Reporting and Analysis
• Monitors and tracks Capitalization Request Authorizations (CRA) cost against budget
• Monitors and tracks Contract Approval Forms (CAF) cost against budget
• Provides WIP updates to Accounting
• Understands depreciation/amortization and how it impacts the P&L
• Manages Invoice Processing
• Routes invoices to the correct approvers ChromeRiver
• Monitors amount spent by vendor, department, projects, stakeholders
• Creates PO's and matches invoices to PO's (in the future)
• Assists in best practices for the Procure to Pay process for the IT department
• Leads Forecast and Budget Financial Process
• Spearheads monthly forecasting process
• Supports quarterly and year-end close process including setting expectations, deliverables, timelines, etc.
• Manages headcount of open and closed positions
• Understands Capex impact on financials (project cost and expense recovery)
• Manages IT revenue reporting
• Manages IT Billing
• Uses PeopleSoft to enter billing information
• Reconciles IT Billing Data to IT Billing in PeopleSoft
• Manages Budget and Forecast Monthly Reforecasting Amortization

Understanding Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field
• 2 years of relevant experience in financial or business analysis
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize data and prepare complex reports
• Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with large databases required; experience with Hyperion Planning strongly preferred
• Proven experience in identifying and executing improvements in FP&A process; self-motivated problem solver
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Smartsheets preferred

Target Salary $80-$85k depending on experience

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