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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities. RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Job Overview The Manager, ZBB will support Restaurant Brands International’s global productivity agenda by driving zero-based budgeting discipline across Corporate, Brand, and Shared Services functions. This role operates at the intersection of financial rigor, cost transparency, operational insight, and technology enablement.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, proactive, curious, and comfortable challenging assumptions. This individual will leverage advanced Excel capabilities and emerging AI‑enabled tools to enhance forecasting, improve processes, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership across Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs, and Corporate functions.
Responsibilities
Work closely with various teams to enhance forecasting, budgeting, and transparency of Non‑People related costs across brands and corporate functions
Proactively improve planning and reporting processes through automation and AI‑enabled tools. Actively contribute to finance system enhancements and tool development initiatives
Build best‑in‑class financial models from scratch and continuously improve existing ones to increase insight, quality and scalability
Ensure all analyses are accurate, auditable, and executive‑ready
Monthly recurring activities:
Analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, plan (budget), and prior/future years and provide insights
Prepare monthly review materials for executive management for both brands and corporate level
Load planning and forecast data into Onestream and reconcile differences between systems
Prepare monthly dashboards for the leadership to review
Prepare and distribute forecasting templates, consolidate submissions, and conduct deep‑dive analysis on Non‑People spend
Support preparation of executive presentations by providing insights on Segment G&A variances
Manage several vendor invoices and payments for FP&A team, ensure proper data incorporation to the forecast and budget
Assist in special and ad‑hoc projects or duties, as required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Required
3‑5 years of professional experience
Previous experience in investment banking or consulting desired
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint, able to build complex, clean, scalable models
Non‑Negotiable Characteristics
Demonstrated ownership mindset, proactively drives work with high attention to detail
Naturally curious, continuously seeks to understand business drivers and improve processes
Tech‑savvy with strong interest in AI, automation, and analytics trends in Finance
Clear, concise communicator capable of translating complex analysis into executive‑ready insights
Team player with a proven ability to manage tight deadlines on various projects in a fast‑paced environment
Compensation and Benefits For candidates based in Ontario, the Expected Salary Range is: Base salary range of $110,000‑$120,000 CAD. Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity grants pursuant to the Company’s long‑term incentive plan.
RBI follows a 5‑day, in‑office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week.
Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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