Senior Manager, Franchise Operations- FP&A

Job Description

It All Starts with Our People

If you're looking for a collaborative and flexible work environment that invests in your growth and success, you've come to the right place. At Valvoline Inc., it all starts with our people. That's why we foster a welcoming workplace for all team members and encourage those from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The Opportunity

The Sr. Manager, Franchise Operations, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) supports the franchise operations (retail) division from a financial analysis perspective. This role is responsible for driving budgeting and forecasting processes and partnering with senior management to support operational decision-making and performance improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and operations, with strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

How You'll Make a Difference

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Developing financial models for franchise units and overall franchise system performance to support operational planning and decision-making.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for franchise operations, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial targets.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct variance analysis to understand deviations from budget and forecast and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and implement processes to track and improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Analyzing unit-level economics and profitability metrics
• Evaluating how new store openings drive market share growth, influence new‑store ramp performance, and shift customer demand across the system

Reporting:

• Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards and presentations for senior management, highlighting key metrics and financial performance
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) across franchise locations
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis
• Providing financial insights to franchise operations teams
• Supporting franchisee communications about financial performance
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial planning and analysis activities.
• Implement best practices and tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function.

Strategic Partnership:

• Serve as trusted advisor to franchise leadership and C-Suite, providing data-driven recommendations on growth initiatives and performance optimization
• Lead cross-functional projects linking finance to operations strategy, such as long-range planning and incentive program design
• Evaluating new market opportunities and franchise expansion plans
• Conducting ROI analysis for potential franchisees
• Supporting franchise development with financial projections
• Evaluate assortment pricing and pricing initiatives, with a focus on product‑level profitability.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of finance analyst(s).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with a focus on FP&A, preferably within an operations (retail) context.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience in managing and developing a team.
• Strong skills in financial modeling and use of financial software and data tools (e.g., Excel, S4, SAC, Hyperion, Tableau, Python, Power BI).
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of operational processes and metrics.
• Understanding of franchise business model

Key Competencies

• Organizational and time management
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity and Ethics

We Take Care of the WHOLE You

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*
• In addition to your salary, you are eligible for the Valvoline Incentive Plan (VIP) with a target of x% of eligible base salary earnings. The VIP is based upon Valvoline Inc. financial performance and provides a payout opportunity on an annual fiscal year basis (October 1 through September 30) and will be pro-rated from date of hire.
• Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email ECC@valvoline.com to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

100 Valvoline Way, Lexington, KY 40509, United States

Category Finance

Job ID P1-5143173-1