Sr. Associate Manager, Finance - Strategic Planning, Calendar & Innovation

KFC • Plano, TX

17h • $99,200 - $105,030 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team that leads strategy, financial analysis, supply chain forecasting and influences Marketing for the World’s Greatest Chicken Company. We cook chicken fresh, from scratch, in all 4,000 of our US restaurants, and our team is dedicated to finding ways to sell more chicken and drive greater profits! You will support and steer the organization to successfully deliver growth.

Requirements

• Education/Certifications – Undergraduate Degree from accredited 4-year university –Finance, Accounting or Business Management required
• Years of Experience – 5+ years of experience in Strategy, Financial Planning or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills with ability to play a key role in influencing on large strategic initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior management teams and partner effectively with a range of cross-functional groups
• Superior analytical, financial modeling and overall problem-solving abilities
• General knowledge of restaurant business model
• Must be proficient/advanced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Power BI

Nice To Haves

• M.B.A. - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Digital Calendar Strategy (50%) Provide strategic financial support for e-commerce and digital channels including Aggregator, Owned Channel & Kiosk, focusing on digital promotions & KFC Loyalty. Complete test market analysis to support the business case for new digital promotions. Make assessments of incrementality, promo profitability, impact to channel economics and impact to the customer base. Conduct post-promo analysis to document promo KPI’s for share back to the franchise system.
• National Test Market Analysis (30%) Support project teams in developing product & promotion pipeline, helping to translate financial data into actionable insights. Complete test market analysis to support business case for new product/promotion/strategic pipeline, and influence cross-functional teams to ensure KFC is pursuing easy to execute, sales- and profit-driving initiatives. Partner with Restaurant Supply Chain Team to ensure there is adequate supply to cover promotional activity
• Ad Hoc Reporting (20%) Perform various ad hoc initiatives to support the business as they arise.

Benefits

• Work-Hard, Play-Hard: Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name
• Salary Range: $99,200 to $105,030 annually + bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level