Finance Analyst, Franchise Reporting

Yum! Brands; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yum! Brands is seeking a Finance Analyst to handle franchise revenue reporting and compliance in London. The role requires a degree in accounting or finance, analytical skills, and strong Excel proficiency, with opportunities for flexible employee benefits and a renowned workplace culture.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays

Competitive parental leave

Flexible employee benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Quarterly Recharge/Live Well Days

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience in accounting with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for period reporting and accounting for franchise revenues.
• Prepare quarterly and annual schedules in HFM.
• Support internal and external audit efforts.

Skills

Excel

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Accounting Qualification

Job description

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Finance Analyst, Franchise Reporting, London

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Yum! Brands

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands — the parent company behind Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger & Grill — and 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 embarking on a journey and seeking talented individuals to make an impact across a global company. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by driving impact across the business and showcasing your smart, heart, and courage.

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

About the Job

The Analyst, Franchise Revenues is responsible for ongoing tasks such as period reporting, accounting for franchise and license revenues, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and Corporate Policy. Quarterly and annual reporting duties include preparing schedules, assisting with management analysis, and supporting audits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for period reporting and accounting for the franchise and license revenues, including preparation of franchise revenue pages in the internal management reporting package, review of the allowance for doubtful accounts in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
• Ensure franchise upfront fee revenues, franchise incentives expenses and the related deferred income and asset accounts, are recorded in accordance with US GAAP and company policy.
• Provide accounting support on any new franchise-related initiatives or transactions
• Ensure proper accounting for upfront fees and franchise incentives to maintain the Revenue Recognition module in an appropriate system to track all upfront fees and incentives

Quarterly and Annual Reporting Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual schedules in HFM to ensure timely and accurate submission to External Reporting including analysis and summaries on A/R, AFDA and franchise revenues and incentives.
• Assist in the preparation of MD&A including explanations for franchise fees and incentives
• Support internal and external audit efforts

Is This You?

• Degree in accounting, finance or related field or accounting qualification
• + years’ accounting experience
• Strong MS Excel skills and exposure to an ERP system
• Experience in an international company
• Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and development skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively, prioritize work tasks, and handle a dynamic work environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and draw insightful conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• A team player with integrity and a sound work ethic.
• Strong process-oriented mindset with high attention to detail

This role is based out of our Restaurant Support Centre (RSC) in Woking (around minutes be train from London Waterloo) and a minimum of day per week in the RSC is required, plus occasional other days for team or market meetings.

Why Yum! Brands? (Work Hard, Pay-Hard)

We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy.

• Half-day Fridays
• A world-famous recognition culture
• Attractive and flexible employee benefits
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Competitive parental leave and flexible return to work options
• Quarterly Recharge/Live Well Days across the organization to promote mental health and well-being