Finance Continuous Improvement Lead

Yum!•Louisville, KY

10d•$110,500 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Continuous Improvement Lead is responsible for leading standardization, improvement, and automation within financial control. The role modernizes the finance organization through a continuous improvement structure and supports strategic shifts that leverage scale, efficiency, and expertise. It reports directly to the Global Finance Shared Service Center Leader and may have 1 to 2 direct reports. The position requires attendance at the Louisville, Kentucky office three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday. The expected salary range is $110,500 to $130,000, with bonus eligibility. Pay is determined in part by the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive experience with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness, change management, and business partnership.
Proven track record as a change agent, with experience leading process standardization and automation efforts.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, developing structured processes and influencing stakeholders to achieve alignment and execution.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and team development, with a focus on embedding a strong company culture after change.

Nice To Haves

Experience working across multiple brands or markets in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Responsibilities

Lead financial control process standardization initiatives that drive operational efficiencies and organizational effectiveness.
Influence process owner subject matter experts to deliver efficiencies.
Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, providing counsel on financial process standardization, process optimization, and automation strategies.
Define and implement finance process automation frameworks and methodologies that guide the organization through periods of transformation.
Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful adoption of processes across global operations.
Partner with finance leaders to ensure automation strategies are embedded within their teams and consistently executed globally.
Develop methods for tracking, measuring, and quantifying the success of automation initiatives, making necessary adjustments to improve effectiveness and sustainability.