Finance Analyst, Head Office and Funds

Yum; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global powerhouse as an Analyst, where your expertise in accounting and finance will drive impactful reporting and budget management. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with market teams, ensuring accuracy in financial records while contributing to a culture of innovation and growth. With a commitment to employee well-being, enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, competitive benefits, and a vibrant work environment focused on personal and professional development. Be part of a company that values curiosity and high performance as you help shape the future of an iconic brand.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays

Hybrid work arrangement

Recognition culture

Flexible employee benefits

Company performance-related bonus

Quarterly Recharge/Live Well Days

401(k) with matching contribution

4 weeks of vacation

Onsite childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting and reporting.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Month-end control and reporting for designated markets.
• Ensuring all accounting entries and recharges are completed.

Skills

Accounting

Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

MS Excel

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

ERP System

HFM

Job description

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.
• 3+ 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.

Work Environment

This role is based out of our Restaurant Support Centre (RSC) in Woking (around 25 minutes be train from London Waterloo) and a minimum of 1 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
• Hybrid work arrangement
• 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

About Us

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts - KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur's Top Global Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes' list of America's Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek's lists recognizing America's Most Responsible Companies, America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.

We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.

Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)

• Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!)
• 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
• Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Discounts for life's adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development