Analyst

Atticus Franchise Group is an Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on investment opportunities in franchise companies, with a focus on multi-unit franchisee portfolio opportunities and providing growth capital to emerging brands in the Southeast. Atticus focuses on franchise concepts with a compelling value proposition, meaningful barriers-to-entry, predictable cash flows, and identifiable growth. Through our industry relationships, advisory board, lending partners, and previous experience of franchise operations, our team looks to create a competitive advantage for outsized returns to our investors. Currently, Atticus owns and operates Massage Envy and Sonic Drive-In franchised locations.

We are currently looking for a resourceful, high-energy Analyst to join the Atticus team. The Analyst will work on teams led by a Director and will interact directly with all executives of the firm. He/she will be expected to take a lead role in the analysis and monitoring of portfolio investments and must possess an advanced financial and data analysis skillset consistent with Atticus' highly analytical approach to investment evaluation.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Building and maintaining daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly business performance reports and financial models.
  • Developing an understanding of Atticus' investment strategy, brand operations, and industry dynamics.
  • Taking ownership of projects by having a deep understanding of goals/tasks required with little direction.
  • Evaluating and modeling potential add-on acquisitions; preparing materials and presenting to Atticus’ Investment Committee
  • Supporting new acquisition integration through data analysis and execution of strategic initiatives as directed.
  • Vendor negotiation, optimization, and relationship management.
  • Working with the senior team to understand the implications of the industry trends.
  • Preparing strategic market analysis to support decision making.
  • Performing other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

  • BA. in Business, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience (Consulting, Investment Banking, FP&A, Data Analytics, etc.)
  • Excellent technical skills, including advanced Excel  and Alteryx, with comfort and ability to work in other systems including, but not limited to, access, tableau, etc.
  • Experience working with large data sets
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with an ability to identify insights and nuances within data, correlate them to their sources, and communicate them.
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with a high sense of urgency
  • Excellent communication skills, friendly, and high energy
  • Strong time management, prioritization, organization, and multi-tasking skills
  • Analytical, problem-solver, and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Must embrace our Core Values
  • Strong desire to grow within Atticus
  • Strong work ethic

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, uniformed service, status as a veteran, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state or local law.

JOB CODE: 1000605