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Hardee's lists this Senior Director, Finance and Growth – International opportunity in franklin, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Senior Director, Finance and Growth - International
Job Category : Finance
Requisition Number : SENIO
Posted : July 23, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
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FRANKLIN OFFICE
6700 TOWER CIRCLE
Franklin, TN 37067, USA
The Senior Director, International Finance and Growth, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of finance and development for all international markets. This role provides strategic leadership and decision support across financial forecasting, budgeting, financial systems, development agreements, unit-level economics, operational modeling, and ad hoc analysis supporting the broader International business.
This role serves as a key member of the leadership team reporting to the SVP of Finance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Senior Director, International Finance and Growth, may perform any or all of the following responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis (50%)
Manage a multi-currency, multi-market P&L in partnership with General Managers, synthesizing the key drivers of EBITDA
Partner with International leadership to project and reconcile key financial and operational performance metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Identify variances to forecast, budget, and prior year using standard “Bridge” methodologies and develop actionable insights.
Lead quarterly forecast cycles and the annual budget process for all international financial inputs, ensuring timelines are established, communicated, and met.
Manage collection and review of franchisee financial statements and conduct financial analysis to identify risks and opportunities.
Drive timely collection of all fees and financial commitments from franchisees
Track and benchmark unit-level economics to identify trends and target areas of improvement by country.
Identify, develop, and promote financial best practices across international markets.
Analyze and assess the unique cost environments, regulatory contexts, and consumer markets across the global portfolio
Build data infrastructure and track franchisee health, bridging from imperfect information to a future state with a refined business intelligence database
Devise tools for leverage by CKE and franchisees, including pricing, labor, and principles around EBITDA flow-through
Oversight of the International finance function including 2 FTE
Growth & Development (35%)
Oversight of the above-market development function including 1 FTE
Management of the overall pipeline, including updating, reporting and gap closure
Custodian of NPV analysis and tools for Development Agreement approval
Collaboration and partnership with GMs and field development resources including standardization of tools, systems and acceleration of builds
Exemplify capability development for franchisees (i.e., Development Capability Workshops) and field
Serve as a lead for new franchise reviews, expansions, or market assessments.
Strategic & Ad Hoc Project Support (15%)
Support senior International and Finance leadership on strategic initiatives, which may include joint ventures, M&A, direct investment analyses, or market-entry evaluations.
Influence and align diverse stakeholder groups, including franchise partners, executive leadership, operations, legal, and finance teams.
Contribute to ongoing improvements in franchise application, transfer, and review processes.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
12+ years of cumulative experience in finance, development, strategy, or an analytical role (or equivalent experience).
Experience supporting franchised business models.
Experience negotiating development agreements and franchise transactions.
Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and franchise partners through data-driven recommendations.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments and cultures.
Ability to manage and operate across different time zones, supporting personnel based in the United States, Mexico, Europe, UAE and Australia.
Demonstrated ability to develop actionable insights from imperfect or diverse data sets.
Ability to raise the bar with proactive insights and analysis, driving towards a culture of accountability and empowerment.
Mastery of Excel; experience with Hyperion, Adaptive, or similar planning tools is required.
Experience with financial systems, business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and ERP systems.
High analytical capability, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to dive into details to solve problems.
Knowledge of restaurant, retail, or multi-unit business models preferred.
Experience working in international or global organizations is required.
Ability to protect confidential and sensitive information as part of the planning process
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Restaurant Support Center that operates in a fast-paced setting with a high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regular interaction with internal partners in person, by phone, and/or electronic communications
Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse
Ability and willingness to travel, including international markets (20%)
THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.
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franklin, TN, 37068, US
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