Finance Analyst
About the job
- A bachelor's and master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Proficiency in enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP or Oracle, and Hyperion Financial System.
- Expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Support month-end close activities and meet reporting timelines.
- Review trial balance movements and validate key profit and loss and balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare monthly profit and loss results and key drivers for the Local Management Team.
- Submit monthly financial statements in Hyperion with complete and accurate data.
- 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.
- 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 profit and loss variance analysis and management deck commentary versus prior month, budget, and forecast.
- Support same-store growth and same-store sales growth calculations, management discussion and analysis, 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.
About the company
Yum! Brands operates a global portfolio of fast-food chains, including KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill, primarily through franchising in more than 155 countries with about 61,000 restaurants. Its revenue mainly comes from franchise and license fees as well as royalties, plus some company-owned locations. The company differentiates itself by leveraging a large, multi-brand network with a franchise-heavy model that supports rapid international expansion while keeping operating costs down. Its goal is to grow its global footprint, maximize value from its brands, and continuously optimize operations and menus across markets.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Louisville, Kentucky
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 1, 2026 Pizza Hut sale removed a chronic underperformer and $2.7 billion distraction.
- Ex-Pizza Hut Q2 2026 system sales rose 7% and core profit 8%.
- Taco Bell recovered from July's cyclospora shock, with sales improving week by week.
What critics are saying
- July 2026 Taco Bell cyclospora lawsuits already target Yum after two Michigan deaths.
- Taco Bell's lettuce supply chain still faces FDA scrutiny and repeat outbreak risk.
- A fresh food-safety crisis would hit royalties, invite class actions, and damage franchisee trust.
What makes Yum! Brands unique
- KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit run a nearly pure-franchise, asset-light global system.
- Taco Bell's digital sales exceeded 60% of mix after Pizza Hut's exit.
- KFC opened 660 restaurants across 55 markets in Q2 2026.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Professional Development Budget
- Mental Health Support