Manager - Data Analytics Dunkin'

This position provides brand-specific data and analytics support for the Dunkin’ brand, including but not limited to overseeing the analytics process, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the effective utilization of data to inform strategic decision-making. This position directly supports the Dunkin’ team but also has exposure to Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic and is part of a shared services commercial group team. If you're a results-driven individual with a passion for data analysis, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team. This position is based in Canton, Mass. at the Boston Support Center, where there’s plenty of coffee and donuts to keep you running!

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decision-making, including forecasting sales and transactions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for improving financial performance.

• Lead the annual sales budgeting process, working closely with cross-functional teams and senior management to establish targets and monitor performance against goals.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting systems, identifying areas for automation and efficiency gains.

• Manage integration projects aimed at aligning processes and systems across brands, ensuring consistency and scalability.

• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business initiatives, such as strategic priorities across both marketing and operations.

• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership clearly and concisely, influencing decision-making at the highest levels.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: 4-year degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or Economics preferred or equivalent related experience or training.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably with experience in the retail or consulting sector

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES

• Ideal candidate has an inquisitive nature and a passion for learning and solving problems

• Self-starter personality who can operate with minimal supervision

• Proven ability to deliver results through insights and data

• Solid understanding of analytical concepts, with the ability to apply them to real-world business challenges

• Understands business principles and strategy, and possesses strong analytical skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with expertise in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced functions, formulas, filtering, etc.) and core analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Snowflake, etc.)

• Ability to collect and synthesize information, making it relevant, understandable, and actionable for key stakeholders

• Ability to balance multiple projects with competing deadlines

• Effectively interact at all levels of the organization across multiple functional areas

• Excellent writing, presentation, project management, and strong influencing skills required

• Interest in the restaurant industry and a strong desire to help shape the future at Inspire Brands

• Minimal travel may be required

 

This position sits within our Boston Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 80% of the time

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC 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.