Associate Manager, Data Analytics & Automation

Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

About the Job:

Yum! Brands is seeking an Associate Manager, Data Analytics and Automation, to join our Global Internal Audit function. This role sits at the intersection of Finance and Technology, driving automation and analytics solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve decision-making across global operations. The position will optimize Internal Audit’s digital strategy while also serving as a strategic partner to functional leaders across Finance and other key areas, helping to scale modern solutions and mentor others in adopting new tools.

Salary Range: 

$108,000 - $125,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities: 

• Partner with Audit leadership to define and maintain a Data Analytics Strategy aligned with business priorities and audit objectives.
• Serve as a thought leader in identifying and applying emerging technologies, including AI, to improve audit processes such as risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Design and maintain risk-focused analytics using multiple internal data sources to support planning and decision-making.
• Develop reusable analytics frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools that enable continuous monitoring and stakeholder self-service.
• Document, maintain, and execute reporting processes, including automations and dashboards for cycle reporting.
• Oversee and sustain Internal Audit’s automation portfolio, ensuring alignment with risk and compliance objectives; collaborate with RPA and technical experts for new development.
• Manage and coach a direct report, including performance management and development planning.
• Mentor and enable cross-functional teams to adopt analytics and automation tools by providing training, templates, and reusable frameworks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, or related field
• 6+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years leading data analytics, automation, or technology-driven transformation within Finance, Audit, or Operations
• Experience with automation platforms (e.g., UiPath) and Python for analytics or process automation
• Strong ability to build and maintain reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Domo) that support business insights
• Experience documenting data workflows and automation processes
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (CPA, GIAC Machine Learning Engineer, or related finance/technology credentials)
• Experience managing or mentoring others
• Exposure to AI/ML, advanced analytics, or natural language processing tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence teams and senior leadership

Benefits:

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and 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. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.