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: 

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: me