Associate Manager, Finance, Transformation Team

Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Associate Manager of Finance to join our Franchise Transformation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial insights and support to drive the growth and profitability of 1) nearest term: our joint venture restaurants; and 2) over time: other franchised restaurants requiring transformation support. This role requires a strong background in finance, restaurant P&Ls and franchise financial statements, competitive benchmarking, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• Near Term: Support Financial Analysis and Forecasting for Joint Venture Conduct financial analysis and modeling to support business decisions for the joint venture, including restaurant and overall entity P&Ls and cash flows.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and implement financial, operational and local marketing strategies that align with business objectives.
• Ability to utilize data for creation of PowerBI Dashboard Reports and Summaries.
• Monitor and report on financial performance and operational KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to develop repeatable processes and routines that drive insights, performance improvements, and transparency into the state of the joint venture. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation and presentation of financial & strategic reports to leadership and joint venture partners.
• Manage financial budgets and forecasts, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape to recommend business and financial levers to minimize risk and catalyze growth.
• Foster strong relationships with joint venture partners and joint venture management team, ensuring alignment and collaboration on financial & operational efforts.

Longer term: Broader Franchisee Transformation

• Leverage processes and insights from the joint venture to develop ongoing financial support for future Fzee transformation opportunities.
• Perform similar analyses for other Franchisees, identifying key opportunities for Fzee improvement including restaurant profitability, operational opportunities and Fzee cash flow management.

Required Qualifications:

• You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Minimum of 5(-7) years of experience in finance and financial statements; experience in the restaurant or retail industry highly preferred.
• Proven track record of conducting financial analysis and modeling. Knowledge of valuation methodologies a huge plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to develop insights & recommendations that drive decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced capabilities with the Microsoft 365 suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Power BI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Salary Range: $105,000 to $120,000 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.
About Us
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).