Associate Manager, Finance

The Associate Finance Manager – Pizza Hut Equity will serve as the finance leader on the Equity Leadership team, supporting a growing portfolio of 59+ company-owned restaurants. This role is responsible for full P&L ownership, forecasting, accounting, and capital planning. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical acumen, operational curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to help drive profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

P&L Management & Monthly Reviews

• Lead monthly financial reviews and variance analysis for each of the 9 Area Coaches
• Deliver insights and recommendations to field leadership and senior stakeholders
• Utilize Operations metrics and bonus structure to evaluate and approve monthly bonuses to Restaurant Managers and Area Coaches

Quarterly Forecasting & Budgeting

• Own the quarterly forecast process and support annual budgeting in collaboration with operations and finance
• Provide scenario modeling and long-range planning support

Profit Optimization & Strategic Analysis

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve restaurant-level profitability
• Support initiatives such as preventative maintenance programs and cost structure analysis
• Leverage Power BI and Excel to create dashboards and performance summaries

CapEx Management

• Track capital expenditures and support ROI analysis
• Ensure alignment with investment strategies and operational priorities

Accounting & Payables

• Manage invoice processing and vendor payments
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in coordination with the accounting team

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HR on compensation analysis and planning for hourly and salaried roles
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and marketing to align on business goals and drive performance

Required Qualifications:

• You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• 5–7 years of experience in finance, preferably in restaurant or retail operations
• Proven track record in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Salary Range: $107,800 to $126,700 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Who We Are

Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut - a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. - now operates more than 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Pizza Hut is leading the way in providing customers with great experiences, innovating with technology and new products, as well as delivering exceptional service.

Our People & Culture

We're looking for people who LOVE pizza and thrive in a fun, past paced, and customer-centric environment. At our corporate campuses, Pizza Hut has created the perfect place for you to grow your career. Every day, you’ll work to support our franchisees and teams across the U.S., continuously challenging yourself to feed more possibilities. In return, we’ll provide professional development and career growth opportunities so that you can become your best and achieve your goals. And we’ll sweeten the deal by immersing you in our world-class recognition culture and providing a robust array of benefits, some highlights include:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round half day Fridays 
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care

Giving Back

As a global company, Pizza Hut aims to make the world better by acting responsibly with respect to food, planet and people. Whether it’s donating food through the Harvest Program or supporting literacy with the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program – the company, our franchisees and our team members are committed to improving the communities we serve.

Pizza Hut is an equal opportunity workplace and committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).