We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst to manage and oversee key financial operations, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and global reporting. This role will involve close collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and cross-functional finance teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate should have expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and analytical reviews within a multinational environment.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
Month-end close & reporting
• Support month-end close activities and meet reporting timelines.
• Review trial balance movements and validate key P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly P&L results and key drivers for the Local Management Team.
• Submit monthly financial statements in Hyperion with complete and accurate data.
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Business coordination & unit counts
• Coordinate with Business Development and Legal to reconcile unit counts and update store trackers.
• Investigate variances and document assumptions and adjustments.
• Share final unit-count outputs with the Local Management Team and the Global External Reporting Team.
Financial analysis & insights
• Assist in preparing the roll-forward schedule.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly Balance Sheet schedules.
• Prepare Balance Sheet roll-forward and variance analysis and submit required Hyperion inputs.
• Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis and management deck commentary (vs. prior month, budget, and forecast).
• Support SSG and SSSG calculations, MD&A, and commentary for the Controller Deck.
• Identify trends and risks and drive process improvements to improve accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and deliver the Controller Deck with clear commentary and supporting schedules
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications & Skills:
• Education: Bachelor’s+ master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.
Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Hyperion Financial System.
• Expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis
- Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Hyperion Financial System
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
- Experience preparing financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and roll-forwards
- Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills
- High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
Yum! Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Corporate roles include four weeks of vacation, year‑round half‑day Fridays, company holidays, dedicated “Live Well” days, and paid volunteer days. These policies contribute meaningfully to overall compensation value for corporate employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include free access to mental‑health counselors, onsite/virtual wellness tools, onsite gyms in select offices, and wellbeing discounts. Smoking‑cessation and weight‑management programs further bolster lifestyle support.
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Parental & Family Support — Benefits span family‑planning coverage such as adoption, fertility, and baby‑bonding leave. Corporate materials also note enhanced parental leave for U.S. corporate employees.
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What We Do
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the Company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. What makes Yum! a great place to work? It's our people. As the world's largest restaurant company, we invest in people capability so that our global workforce can make the most of their careers. With ongoing opportunities for personal and professional success, we've built a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort while providing the flexibility that is so important to all of us.
