The Wenzak Companies owns and operates Wendy's and Wingstop restaurants across the upper Midwest.

Finance Director (Sep 2021-Mar 2023) Chicago, IL-Support the US Real Estate team optimizing the portfolio including financial oversight for leases, reinvestment options for existing sites, and management of excess property-Lead the financial analysis for new opportunities including sales estimate, construction build out, equipment & décor, and unit level pro-forma P&L-Manage annual Capital Plan and multi-year view to prioritize investmentsDirector-Economic Strategy (Oct… Show more Finance Director (Sep 2021-Mar 2023) Chicago, IL-Support the US Real Estate team optimizing the portfolio including financial oversight for leases, reinvestment options for existing sites, and management of excess property-Lead the financial analysis for new opportunities including sales estimate, construction build out, equipment & décor, and unit level pro-forma P&L-Manage annual Capital Plan and multi-year view to prioritize investmentsDirector-Economic Strategy (Oct 2016-Sep 2021)-Data-driven analysis and execution of financial policies & initiatives-Developed business case analysis and plans for growth initiatives including Experience of the Future (EOTF) -Led the analysis, tracking, and monitoring performance of EOTF-Led average restaurant level P&L pro-forma to monitor trends and unit level profitabilityDirector-US Finance (May 2013-Oct 2016)-Supported the U.S. Supply Chain team with $11B annual F&P spend-Provided strategic decision support, assessed supplier financial health, prepared quarterly F&P projections-Led the evaluation of the financial position of Franchisees, identified and addressed trends, and provided ongoing support of planning tools utilized by Franchisees-Centralized the health assessment process; standardized the approach to identify and implement best practices, create consistency, and reduce resourcesRegion Finance Director (Sep 2006-Apr 2013) Memphis, TN-Finance lead of $1.8B business unit setting strategic direction, developing plans, and executing tactics to increase market share & restaurant profitability-Finance support for Real Estate, Franchising, Operations, and Marketing including redevelopment of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina-Monitor financial health, evaluate reinvestment options, and identify opportunities to increase restaurant profitabilityRegion Finance Manager (Jun 2003-Sep 2006) Overland Park, KS-Provided analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and training for Company staff and Franchisees Show less

Marketing Finance Manager (Sep 1999 - Jun 2003) - Overland Park, KS- Provided business case development, modeling, and financial analysis of service plan and equipment pricing proposals, promotional offerings, and product launches to allocate resources to most profitable initiatives and to assist Finance and Marketing executives with strategic planning. Among the products analyzed was the review of large bundle minute plans and off-peak pricing introduced into the market.- Developed… Show more Marketing Finance Manager (Sep 1999 - Jun 2003) - Overland Park, KS- Provided business case development, modeling, and financial analysis of service plan and equipment pricing proposals, promotional offerings, and product launches to allocate resources to most profitable initiatives and to assist Finance and Marketing executives with strategic planning. Among the products analyzed was the review of large bundle minute plans and off-peak pricing introduced into the market.- Developed forecasting, monthly reporting, and variance analysis of subscriber activity by key attribute to refine financial analysis of new products and pricing.Houston Area Finance Manager (Aug 1998 - Sep 1999) - Houston, TX- Finance lead on the Sales and Marketing Team that launched the PCS network in the Houston market and was the fastest Sprint market to 100,000 subscribers. The position was responsible for all fiduciary activities and financial analysis of local market business decisions in the Houston and New Orleans markets.- Responsibilities included preparing budgets and forecasts, monthly management reporting, and variance analysis of key financial and operational metrics. Managed the field audit function and implemented local and corporate policies and procedures to ensure proper controls were maintained over company assets in the Direct Sales channels.- Completed credit analysis and approved credit lines for third party retail distributors.Sr. Financial Analyst (Apr 1997 - Aug 1998) - Kansas City, MOSenior Auditor (May 1996 - Apr 1997) - Kansas City, MO Show less