*****This position is based in Denver and is not remote. It is an in-office role, Monday through Friday, during standard business hours. The successful candidate will be expected to be onsite five days per week. Relocation is not being offered for this position.********
Overview
The Franchise, Licensing & Management Sr. Financial
Analyst provides financial and strategic support across the franchise,
licensing and management (FLM) businesses. This role analyzes unit performance,
evaluates new opportunities, builds financial models, manages reporting, and
ensures the financial health of franchisees, licensing, and management
partners. The analyst partners closely with finance, accounting, FLM
development, operations, and legal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Franchising, Licensing & Management Responsibilities
- Analyze franchisee, management & licensee financial
statements (P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flows, general ledger detail).
- Support monthly P&L variance reporting across
franchise & licensing units.
- Track unit economics: AUV, EBITDA margins, labor/COGS
ratios, ROI, breakeven.
- Monitor and analyze performance and identify
underperforming locations and growth opportunities and partner with operations
to support profitability improvement initiatives.
- Build pro forma financial models for new business
opportunities and new markets.
- Review and track accounts receivable (AR) from FLM
partners; support collection efforts to ensure timely payments.
- Evaluate franchisee capitalization and financial
readiness and provide financial guidance for negotiations (pricing, minimum
guarantees, margins).
- Conduct market, territory and white-space analysis and
research to support FLM expansion.
Financial Planning, Reporting & Controls
- Convert monthly P&L reports to consistent P&L
format, dashboards, and KPI summaries for FLM business lines.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to
leadership.
- Forecast revenue, royalties, and profitability for
budgeting and strategic planning and monitor compliance with reporting
requirements.
- Maintain accurate financial records for royalties, fees,
AR aging, and collections.
- Conduct scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and risk
assessments.
Business Strategy & Cross-Functional Support
- Support marketing with promotional ROI analysis and brand
fund reporting.
- Assist in due diligence for new FLM partners, and markets.
- Provide tools, templates, and training to FLM on the best
financial practices.
- Partner with legal contract reviews related to financial
terms and obligations.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics,
Business, or related field.
- MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus.
Experience
- 5+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, franchising,
licensing or consumer goods.
- Experience with franchise systems or IP licensing strongly
preferred.
- Prior involvement in P&L analysis reporting or AR
collections is a plus.
Skills
- Advanced financial modeling and analysis.
- Strong understanding of unit economics, royalties, MGs,
and AR management.
- Ability to interpret financial statements from diverse
business operators.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving
ability.