Associate Manager, FP&A and Data Analytics

The FP&A and Data Analytics Manager will lead the annual and quarterly financial forecasts for the international business units (BMU) and provide sales & EBITDA analyses and insight to support the growth of the Pizza Hut Global business. Responsibilities of this role include evaluating BMU financial plans, owning the forecast for the Global Functions organization, assessing and drawing conclusions based on periodic results, and performing strategic analysis on value-added business priorities. Analysis will mostly consist of interpreting sales performance to offer greater insights into BMU performance and the pizza category. Additionally, this person will lead the modernization of the FP&A team to promote efficiency and consistency through automation and data integration. They will serve as a key business thought partner to various leaders across the business, leading discussions and initiatives with multiple functions. This role will report into the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis with strong visibility to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is a great fit for an individual looking for significant stretch and growth, providing a clear stepping stone into a senior management role in a vibrant and entrepreneurial company. Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning and Analysis (70%) Lead financial planning for our 3 year, annual & quarterly P&L forecasts including new units, same store sales, general & administrative costs as well as other profit levers Work closely with key stakeholders across the business to bring together our business strategy and reflect this in our financial forecasts and reporting; Robustly challenge estimates to ensure gaps to plan are identified & addressed Partner with multiple business units around the world and drive actionable insights based on sales trends and performance Partner with the control team to manage and deliver a high quality and insightful end-to-end month end process Track financial risks & opportunities as well as identify business levers to deliver the plan each month Communicate a clear and coherent story of performance and actions to the senior leadership team, including developing and building presentation decks & fact sheets for the senior leadership team Data Analysis and Finance Modernization (30%) Maintain and improve data warehouses including those used to collect and analyze BMU performance; analyze monthly results and report out on sales data for Focus 20 markets Liase with Analytics teams and proliferate data integration across FP&A to share learnings and accelerate sales growth Expand and automate sales dashboards and reporting for leadership team Support process changes and contribute towards making the FP&A process more efficient, insightful and accurate Lead Finance modernization initiatives by identifying opportunities, creating best practices, and sharing knowledge with others Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning and Analysis (70%) Lead financial planning for our 3 year, annual & quarterly P&L forecasts including new units, same store sales, general & administrative costs as well as other profit levers Work closely with key stakeholders across the business to bring together our business strategy and reflect this in our financial forecasts and reporting; Robustly challenge estimates to ensure gaps to plan are identified & addressed Partner with multiple business units around the world and drive actionable insights based on sales trends and performance Partner with the control team to manage and deliver a high quality and insightful end-to-end month end process Track financial risks & opportunities as well as identify business levers to deliver the plan each month Communicate a clear and coherent story of performance and actions to the senior leadership team, including developing and building presentation decks & fact sheets for the senior leadership team Data Analysis and Finance Modernization (30%) Maintain and improve data warehouses including those used to collect and analyze BMU performance; analyze monthly results and report out on sales data for Focus 20 markets Liase with Analytics teams and proliferate data integration across FP&A to share learnings and accelerate sales growth Expand and automate sales dashboards and reporting for leadership team Support process changes and contribute towards making the FP&A process more efficient, insightful and accurate Lead Finance modernization initiatives by identifying opportunities, creating best practices, and sharing knowledge with others Qualifications: You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting preferred; MBA or CPA a plus EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications): 4-6 years of progressive corporate experience working with Corporate Finance, Banking, Consulting, Data Analytics, or Business Analytics General knowledge of corporate P&L’s (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, etc.) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required Experience with Hyperion, JD Edwards (ReportsNow Query Application) a plus Experience with Power BI, Domo, SQL preferred Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and generate actionable recommendations Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Highly self-motivated with a strong drive for results, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving ability Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all layers of the organization Must be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Frames highly complex issues in an effective manner, using creativity to compile and arrange data in unique and compelling ways. Adds value to team’s work by identifying higher-order analytical approaches and solutions Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different functions and all levels required Develops people and helps them grow Salary Range: $110,500 to $116,910 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.