Profitability Analyst - Indirect Costs

The Profitability Analyst - Indirect Costs supports enterprise profitability and cost optimization efforts across Inspire’s company-owned restaurants. This role provides analytical and operational support focused on indirect cost performance, helping translate data into insights that inform decision-making, governance, and execution. 

Working closely with the Manager Profitability – Indirect Cost, the Analyst plays a critical role in identifying trends, outliers, and opportunities, supporting reporting and analysis that enable sustained cost discipline and improved restaurant-level profitability. 

Key Responsibilities 

Cost & Performance Analysis 

• Analyze indirect cost performance across categories such as facilities services, supplies, utilities, and service contracts. 

• Support identification of trends, variances, and store-level outliers through GL and performance data analysis. 

• Assist in tracking savings realization and performance against targets. 

Reporting & Insights Support 

• Support development and maintenance of profitability reporting and scorecards. 

• Partner with Data & Analytics shared services to ensure data accuracy and clarity. 

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc analysis to support REO leadership and cross-functional partners. 

• Translate analytical findings into clear summaries and visuals. 

Governance & Execution Support 

• Support governance routines by preparing materials, tracking actions, and monitoring follow-through. 

• Assist in documenting initiatives, assumptions, and performance outcomes. 

• Help identify risks or gaps in execution and escalate findings to the Manager. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work with Procurement, Finance, Facilities, Operations, and Brand teams to gather data and context. 

• Support alignment between analytical insights and operational realities. 

• Incorporate field feedback to improve relevance and usability of analysis. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analysis, and data processes. 

• Support development of standardized templates, playbooks, and documentation. 

• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, clarity, and execution discipline. 

Scope & Impact 

• Analytical support for indirect cost performance across ~2,200 company-owned restaurants. 

• Contribution to $7–14M+ in annualized indirect cost savings through insight and tracking. 

• High exposure to cross-functional teams and enterprise initiatives. 

• Foundational role within a strategic, growing organization. 

 ​​EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• ​Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field. 

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