Associate Manager, Commercial Finance

KFC; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid vacation and personal days

Health and dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP retirement programs

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

KFC Canada is seeking an Associate Manager, Commercial Finance to partner with Marketing, Operations and Commercial teams. You will translate financial insights into actionable business decisions and support senior leadership with ad hoc analyses and forecasting.

The role emphasizes storytelling, collaboration, and delivering top-line insights in a fast-paced, brand-focused environment. Hybrid work is available with strong emphasis on cross-functional impact.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of FP&A experience with clear scope progression.
• Strong financial analysis and storytelling skills, translating insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Marketing & Operations to shape the innovation pipeline, promotional calendar, and ad hoc initiatives.
• Support cross-functional teams and franchisees through sales and profitability analysis to inform business decisions.
• Forecast, analyze and report enterprise-wide Sales by channel, region, and items on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Identify business risks and opportunities for senior management in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Storytelling

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

University Degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA Designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reporting to the Strategy & Commercial Finance Director, the Associate Manager, Commercial Finance will support strategic ad hoc projects and deliver analysis that informs key business decisions. The role is heavily focused on business partnering, storytelling, and translating financial insights for non-finance stakeholders including Marketing, Franchisees, and Commercial teams. This position has high visibility with senior management and plays a critical role in delivering the organization’s objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, primarily Marketing & Operations, to shape the innovation pipeline, promotional calendar, and ad hoc initiatives that drive top-line results. (30% Time Allocation)
• Support cross-functional teams and franchisees through sales and profitability analysis to inform business decisions. (Time Allocation: 20%)
• Forecast, analyze and report enterprise-wide Sales (by channel, region, menu items etc.) on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to develop insights and provide actionable recommendations to the business. (Time allocation: 50%)
• Identify business risks and opportunities for senior management, demonstrate a growth mindset, and operate effectively in a fast-paced (often ad-hoc) environment.

Required

• University Degree in Finance / Accounting

Preferred

CPA Designation

Experience

• 2-3 Years of relevant FP&A experience with clear scope progression.
• Strong financial analysis, business partnering, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate financial insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with experience collaborating cross-functionally in support of strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Analytical mindset with proven ability to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, brand-focused environment while maintaining a positive and collaborative approach under pressure.

What makes KFC a great place to work?

Our People. We invest in people capability above all else, with a proven track record of developing internal talent to leadership levels across the business both in Canada and globally. We hire and develop people who lead with Smart, Heart and Courage to make a big impact on the business today and grow into leaders of the future.

Our Culture. We are known for a culture that rewards and recognizes bold results and promises everyone a seat at our table. We focus on your personal development as much as your professional development to ensure you can bring your best self to work.

Why you’ll love working here

• Hybrid work model (2-3 days per week in office)
• Paid vacation and personal days, plus 10 paid KFC Canada holidays in addition to statutory holidays.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including HSA and PSA options that allow you to personalize your coverage, plus life insurance and disability coverage, with employer-paid premiums
• Family-inclusive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and virtual care
• Paid parental leave with salary top-up
• RRSP and DPSP retirement programs with employer matching
• Employee referral rewards
• And so much more!

Note: remuneration, benefits, and other perks may vary by role, employment status, eligibility, and other relevant factors.

Additional Information

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining KFC Canada; however, only those selected for further screening will be contacted. Applicants are assessed based on skills and experience relevant to the role. Canadian experience is not required.

KFC Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone feels they belong. In accordance with applicable laws, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to meet the needs of applicants. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know.

The expected hiring range for this role is $88,500 to $115,500 CAD, inclusive of base salary and target annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

KFC Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including application screening and assessment, in accordance with applicable legislation. All final hiring decisions are made by human decision-makers