Sr. Manager, Finance - Business Analytics

Job Description

The Sr. Manager, Finance provides financial and business thought leadership to drive system-sales growth and unit economics, with primary responsibility for Pizza Hut US system sales forecast.

Will lead team of 3-4 direct to deliver the Pizza Hut U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasts, inclusive of key initiatives and relevant business trends.

Frequent interaction and partnership with Pizza Hut U.S. Marketing (primary), Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Operations, and Technology.

Role will also regularly interact with Pizza Hut Global Finance and select Franchisee partners.

• Provide financial leadership to key cross-functional partners on revenue performance, business drivers, and key initiative performance
• Support the delivery of the annual and long-range revenue plan
• Coach a team of Finance Analysts to support ongoing model and tool development
• Own execution and continuous improvement of revenue forecasting and Business Analysis capabilities, including planning frameworks, forecasting models, and general business analysis tools
• Perform other duties as assigned.

FACTORS OF SUCCESS NECESSARY :

Required :

7+ years of work experience in financial and analysis-oriented capacities, preferably with a mix of individual contributor and leadership roles.

Prefer experience in a finance function working directly with the business to lead revenue forecasting, deliver actionable trend analysis, and build pro forma financials (new product P&L's, long-range system EBITDA projections).

• Experience and knowledge of revenue forecasting in a product and channel-driven business model
• Excellent understanding of sales and P&L drivers
• Sufficient working knowledge of Excel and relevant BI tools to drive thought leadership and execution support for ongoing analysis and new model development
• Demonstrated ability in building executive-level presentations
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building and people-development skills
• Excellent listening skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to self-start and drive action individually and collaboratively in a collegial environment
• Sound judgment, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency on cross-functional teams with demonstrated ability to collaborate with key partners
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and handle changing priorities successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Broad financial, forecasting, and business analysis experience in restaurants, consumer products, or retail industries preferred
• High personal and professional integrity and the ability to establish personal credibility and trust across the organization

Preferred :

Bachelor's degree; advanced degree a plus (MBA or other analysis-oriented area of study)

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).