Job DescriptionPrimarily support the KFC's equity restaurant's sales and profitability by bringing analytical expertise and strategic insight. This includes generating restaurant-level financial plans, consolidating division-level plans, and developing impactful financial models for the system's benefit. This role is also accountable for planning, forecasting and analyzing operational metrics that directly impact the organization's financials.
ResponsibilitiesP&L Reporting and Analysis (50%):- Own the field reporting process by consolidating and analyzing information for KFC US leadership on a routine basis.
- Analysis of period financial performance for all equity restaurants and their impact on KFC's overall financial performance, with specific attention paid to outlier restaurants.
- Support the KFC FP&A team to forecast future results including risks and opportunities based on current trends.
- Identify equity best practices and facilitate sharing with the franchise system (and vice versa) through the System Financial Health platform of the NCAC Restaurant Economics Committee (REC).
- Develop and co-own the restaurant-level bonus program metrics for RGMs, AUMs, and Shift Supervisors, ensuring accurate and timely bonus payouts.
Modeling (35%): - Maintain and improve financial models used to collect and analyze labor and food costs.
- Maintain and improve planning models used to summarize and dashboard equity performance.
- Complete ROI analysis for M&A, new builds, new equipment, remodels, lease renewals and other asset investments.
- Support ad-hoc requests to support cross-functional project teams.
Field Operations Coaching and Development (15%): - Visit restaurants in the field and provide live performance reporting and professional training on P&L management.
- Support Operations and People & Culture teams in the development of restaurant-level training materials.
- Develop and deliver AOP plans for all P&L accounts to each Area Coach and navigate budgets based on restaurant needs and investment affordability.
- Lead outlier management calls with RGMs to develop action plans for improvement and avoid impairment charges.
QualificationsYou will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Education: - Undergraduate Degree from accredited 4-year university in Finance, Accounting or Business Management required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Experience: - 5+ years of corporate experience, preferably in Corporate Finance or Accounting.
- Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Hyperion, JDEdwards (ReportsNow Query Application) and Microsoft PowerBI is plus.
Skills: - Strategic mind and genuine interest in framing and solving complex business problems.
- Strong financial analysis and modeling background; experience with Restaurant P&L statements preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface directly with higher levels of management and operations.
- Self-motivated with a strong drive for results and intellectual curiosity.
- Must be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and generate actionable recommendations.
Salary Range: $99,200 to $105,030 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. 
