Director, Workforce Financial Planning and Analysis

Director, Workforce Financial Planning and Analysis

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Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

As the Director of Workforce Financial Planning & Analysis, you will serve as the key financial leader for our global workforce. You will be responsible for developing and driving the long‑term financial strategy for all labor‑related expenses, including headcount, payroll, benefits, and incentives. It provides critical financial analysis and guidance to executive leadership to inform major business decisions.

This role requires a deep expertise in payroll and tax regulations, along with the ability to lead the entire financial management lifecycle for labor costs, from budgeting and forecasting to in‑depth variance analysis and strategic reporting. This role partners with departments across the organization, including HR and Risk Management, to ensure a unified approach to process optimization and issue resolution.

• Develop and drive the long‑term financial strategy for global headcount, payroll, and all labor‑related expenses, partnering with key stakeholders to provide strategic financial analysis and guidance that informs critical business decisions.
• Develop and manage the annual budget and multi‑year forecasts for all labor costs, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals.
• Lead comprehensive financial management for headcount and payroll, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and periodic reporting against the budget.
• Develop and manage strategic financial plans for the company’s Target Incentive and Long‑Term Incentive programs, aligning incentive budgets and forecasts with key business objectives and performance targets.
• Partner with the Benefits department to understand the financial implications of benefits and 401(k) programs, ensuring alignment with overall company financial goals.
• Lead the optimization and strategic management of the payroll interface between HRIS and Finance ERP systems, troubleshooting complex data and accounting issues and implementing system improvements to streamline data interchange and accelerate the financial close process.
• Partner with the payroll department to facilitate the setup of international payroll processes and ensure seamless financial integration for colleagues outside the U.S.; oversee and manage the financial process for labor chargebacks, ensuring timely and accurate recovery of costs between departments and business units.
• Manage financial oversight and governance of all external payments, including both international and domestic contractors.
• Lead and manage all aspects of payroll tax compliance, conducting strategic research and analysis on complex tax issues, penalties, and credits to mitigate risk and ensure financial accuracy for the organization.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization—Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and Risk Management—to drive a unified strategy for process optimization, effective communication, and efficient issue resolution related to all workforce financial matters.
• Maintain a high degree of discretion and integrity, managing highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost care.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field is required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial analysis or accounting, with at least five (5) years specifically focused on payroll and workforce financial management within a large, multinational organization.
• Deep expertise in payroll regulations, tax laws, benefits, and 401(k) plans in a multi‑state and international environment is essential.
• Superior analytical and problem‑solving skills are required to manage complex data and drive strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are a must for collaborating with senior leadership…