Sr. Manager, Finance, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, US&C

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.Job Summary: Reporting to the Sr. Director of Finance, the Sr. Manager, Finance will manage all financial routines, including month-end closing and reporting processes, along with ad hoc reporting and financial modeling. The ideal candidate will have a strong finance or accounting background with the ability to interpret key financial information and communicate insights effectively. This role requires a hands-on, collaborative team player who embraces automation and AI-assisted workflows to drive efficiency, with excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to convey complex financial concepts clearly to a variety of stakeholders.RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week.Roles & ResponsibilitiesMonth-End Closing: Lead the monthly closing process, leveraging automation tools to streamline workflows and providing detailed commentary and insights on financial results. Financial Reporting: Prepare retailer and product-level financial reports, leveraging AI-driven tools to surface key findings and actionable insights for the business. Budget & Forecasting: Oversee the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes, incorporating automated modeling and AI-assisted scenario analysis, collaborating with business unit members to ensure accuracy. Compliance: Work closely with Corporate Accounting and Shared Services to ensure financial results align with U.S. GAAP standards. Ad Hoc Projects: Support various ad hoc projects and financial analyses as needed to assist decision-making. Skills & QualificationsExperience: Minimum of 6 years in finance or accounting, with experience in financial reporting and analysis. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems; experience with SAP, OneStream, and IBM Planning Analytics is an asset. Familiarity with AI-assisted analytics tools and finance automation platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Copilot, or similar) is a plus. AI & Automation Aptitude: Demonstrated comfort working with AI-powered tools and automation in a finance context — such as using generative AI for drafting commentary, automating recurring reports, or building workflows that reduce manual effort. A curiosity for identifying where technology can improve accuracy and free up time for higher-value analysis. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to meet tight reporting deadlines. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data and insights clearly to diverse audiences. Education: Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting is preferred.#popeyesBenefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.