Finance Analyst, Head Office and Funds

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic global powerhouse is seeking a Finance Analyst to join its dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with market teams, manage budgets, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture-driven environment that values innovation and collaboration. With responsibilities ranging from month-end reporting to supporting audits, this position is perfect for someone with strong analytical skills and a passion for finance. Join this forward-thinking company and help shape its financial future while enjoying flexible benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays

Recognition Culture

Flexible Employee Benefits

Performance-related Bonus

Competitive Parental Leave

Quarterly Recharge Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Experience in accounting and reporting in an international company.

Responsibilities

• Month-end control and reporting for designated markets.
• Accurately recording and reconciling accruals with supporting documents.
• Supporting internal, SOX, and external audits.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

MS Excel

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Finance Qualification

Tools

ERP System

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Client:

Yum! Brands

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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 will work closely with market teams on reporting and managing spend to budget. Posting journals and analysing costs for G&A (head office costs), Advertising and Supply Chain funds, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and maintenance of fund accounts within market divisions.

Responsibilities

• Month-end control and reporting for designated markets.
• Ensuring all accounting entries and recharges are completed, producing Marketing P&Ls, and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Accurately recording and reconciling accruals with supporting documents.
• Reviewing transactions for the Marketing company to ensure quality P&L reporting.
• Managing accounting for revenue from contracts.
• Updating HFM monthly, including input of data and store counts.
• Supporting internal, SOX, and external audits.
• Managing fixed asset accounting and depreciation runs.
• Collaborating closely with peers in the control team.
• Supporting planning with actuals for forecasting Marketing fund and contract accounting.
• Maintaining strong internal controls in areas handled.

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s in accounting, finance or related field or relevant finance qualification.
• + years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• 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 MS Excel skills and exposure to an ERP system
• 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