Associate Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Yum! Digital and Technology Finance Associate Manager plays a critical role in supporting the overall Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities for the fast-growing Yum! Digital & Technology business unit. This person will be an integral part of the Byte vertical, a revenue-generating B2B restaurant tech and SaaS business within the Yum! D&T organization. They will partner closely with FP&A and Control counterparts as well as product and engineering leaders to develop forecasts, perform financial modeling and analysis, and report on operating results for the Byte business. The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, someone that can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can influence others even without direct authority. This role has significant exposure to the Yum tech leadership team (LT). 

Yum! is passionate about hiring and developing high-potential individuals and giving them long-term, international careers. The organization hires based on cultural fit, leadership ability and one’s potential to grow, and actively moves people cross-functionally at all levels. To succeed at Yum! you will need to be an inspiring heart-led leader with a growth mindset and courage. Yum! actively promotes equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to):

• Planning and Analysis (50%)
  • Support the achievement of Yum D&T’s financial targets for revenue, G&A, and operating profit by actively building the annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts
  • Forecasting responsibilities will include employee-related costs (salaries, bonus, benefits, capex rates), project costs, license & vendor costs, depreciation, T&E, and soft costs
  • Create and align repeatable inter-company charging mechanisms to reflect “cost truth” across Byte product P&Ls
  • Other responsibilities include identifying and communicating risks and opportunities, period/quarterly forecasting & analysis, preparing periodic & quarterly cause of change walks, reviewing G&A spend with leadership to promote stewardship and achievement of Yum D&T’s operating profit target
• ROI/Capex Management (25%)
  • Lead capital planning and timely capex creation in partnership with project leaders and the Control team
  • Regular review of open capex’s to identify additional opportunities for capitalization
  • Forecast impact of depreciation to 3-to-5-year plans
• KPI/G&A Reporting/Other (25%)
  • Summarize insights and implications in presentations and other communications to leadership. 
  • Own cost center reporting process. Periodically distribute and review cost center reporting with budget owners to find ways to “spend smarter” and drive corrective actions. Explore new ways of leveraging AI to automate processes.
  • Own strategic projects, requests and/or analysis as needed
• Travel Expectations
  • The role will require some travel (~10%) to Dallas and/or Louisville offices for collaboration and key planning sessions.
• Working Relationships
  • This position has direct 1:1 interaction with Yum D&T Finance (including CFO), the Yum D&T LT, and other leaders across multiple functions (e.g., Product, UX, Engineering, Control, Brand Finance)

Experience/Skills:

• Growth mindset with high degree of self-motivation, initiative, integrity, and influencing style
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead & coordinate tasks/projects generating actionable recommendations with and through cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all layers of the organization.
• Proficient/Advanced P&L modeling skills
• 4 or more years of progressive corporate experience working with financial management. Specific industry, multi-national and/or financial planning experience is a plus.
• Undergraduate degree from accredited 4-year university in Finance, Accounting or Business Management with knowledge of corporate financials (P&L, BS, CF) required; MBA/CPA/CMA/CFA preferred.
• Proficient/Advanced in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Hyperion, JD Edwards (ReportsNow Query Application) a plus
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality (employee-related expenses)

Salary Range: 107,800 - 126,700

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.