Sr. Analyst, Strategic Planning (KFC)

Sr. Analyst, Strategic Planning (KFC)

KFC Corporation, based in Plano, TX, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation. In fact, KFC is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain and a division of Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company.

About The Job

Drive Strategic Planning team's partnership / analysis on initiatives related to pipeline development, test markets, national promotions, and supply / product forecasting all inside the filter of driving franchisee economics. Independently lead cross-functional teams related to Finance team initiatives. Provide thought leadership on modeling and analysis development to influence Leadership Team decisions based on data driven insights.

The Day-To-Day

Promotion / Testing Analysis (60%) Influence project teams with coach leadership in developing product & promotion pipeline ensuring frameworks for sales / profit analysis, developing tactic validation plans, developing profitable system recommendations, support the entire promotion lifecycle from ideation to test market, decision, launch, and post-promotion analysis. Transform financial analysis into presentations with meaningful conclusions used to inform / influence both KFCC and Franchisee leadership. Support and drive holistic business case and financial mindset across cross-functional teams.

Supply Chain / Product Forecasting (10%) Support Strat Planning, RSCS and other internal teams on product forecasts for test markets and promotions, flexibility / contingency planning, and building a sales growth mindset while managing risk.

Presentation Development (10%) Transform financial analysis into meaningful conclusions used to inform / influence both KFCC and Franchisee leadership.

Ad Hoc Reporting (10%) Perform various ad hoc initiatives as needed to support the business, such as operations simplification and RMI initiatives; influence holistic business case mindset on cross-functional teams.

Business Intelligence Tool Lead (10%) Work as a liaison between IT and Finance teams to enhance and maintain existing BI Tools.

Is This You?

Education : Undergraduate degree from accredited 4 year university Finance, Accounting or Business Management required; MBA preferred

Experience (and other qualifications) :

• Must have 4+ years of experience in financial reporting and planning.
• Proficient in financial modeling (Excel), Power Point and Power BI
• General knowledge of restaurant level P&L's required
• Demonstrated people and influencing skills
• Must have the ability to think strategically using analytics as a guide
• Ability to communicate across all layers of the organization effectively
• Must have the ability to multi-task on multiple high profile projects at any given time
• Must have experience solving business problems with use of BI tools.

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 other benefits

Salary Range : $87,100 - 92,250 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits