Analyst, Loss Prevention Analytics

Company: Inspire Brands
Location: Canton
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

The Loss Prevention (LP) Analyst is a key contributor in designing methodologies and processes used for analyzing data to help drive profitability for our brands and our franchisees. This role will assist with implementation of department initiatives, engage as a subject matter expert in brand projects, and educate and bring forth ideas working cross-functionally with relevant stakeholders within the organization. Additionally, this role will be a key player in the development of programs and initiatives aimed at reducing loss across our multi-brand corporate and franchise environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate on key brand initiatives involving brand and corporate profitability including researching, developing, and implementing policies and procedures to identify sales variances and other risks across company initiatives and sales channels
Support projects and work with cross-functional partners representing the department and helping to identify areas of potential risk or loss and implement best practices and procedures to mitigate risk
Develop and present analysis findings and research to LP leadership, cross functional partners, and franchisees
Provide data analysis of department and corporate initiatives using Business Intelligence (BI) and other systems and be a key resource for understanding and utilizing all available systems and tools to analyze and benchmark data trends
Develop and implement tools and templates for analyzing data to proactively identify potential underreporting of sales. Consult with franchisees regarding sales activity across networks
Perform ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned. This will be a large part of the role and an ability to adapt quickly, innovate, and effectively communicate are core success requirements for this position
Conduct reviews of sales and operational metrics to identify trends of potentially fraudulent activity. Including financial and other types of analysis and present investigative findings to department and corporate leadership, attorneys, and other stakeholders

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum -Bachelor's Degree Required (preferably in general business, finance, accounting, or analytics)
Advanced degree a plus
Minimum 2 years of experience
Experience in financial services industry with forensic accounting, auditing, or data analytics, with investigative experience preferred
Experience in analyzing data utilizing Business Intelligence tools, Tableau, Excel, or other data analysis tools

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES
An investigative mind, strong business acumen and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues and think through solutions
Self-motivated, organized, and ability to effectively multitask and manage multiple priorities at the same time
Good project and process management
Strong communication skills, ability to effectively communicate across various audiences
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with experience and knowledge of pivot tables, v-lookups, and other analysis functions

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, Rusty Taco and SONIC Drive-In 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.

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