Sr. Analyst, Strategic Planning (KFC)
Who is 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.
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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: $87,100 - 92,250 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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