Analyst

Yum! Brands; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yum! Brands is seeking a Finance Analyst to manage month-end close, financial statements, and variance analysis within a multinational environment. You will collaborate with Business Development, Legal, and cross-functional finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires GAAP/IFRS knowledge, ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion), and advanced Excel skills, plus 2+ years of experience in financial reporting. You will deliver insightful analyses and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s+ master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis experience.
• Experience in multinational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and ensure timely reporting.
• Review trial balance movements and validate key P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly P&L results and key drivers for Local Management Team.
• Submit monthly financial statements in Hyperion with complete and accurate data.
• Prepare Balance Sheet roll-forward and variance analysis; consolidate schedules.
• Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis and management deck commentary.
• Identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with Business Development and Legal to reconcile unit counts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Coordination with cross-functional

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s + master’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Hyperion Financial System

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Analyst to manage and oversee key financial operations, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and global reporting. This role will involve close collaboration with Business Development, Legal, and cross-functional finance teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate should have expertise in financial reporting, accounting operations, and analytical reviews within a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Month-end close & reporting

• Support month-end close activities and meet reporting timelines.
• Review trial balance movements and validate key P&L and Balance Sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly P&L results and key drivers for the Local Management Team.
• Submit monthly financial statements in Hyperion with complete and accurate data.

Business coordination & unit counts

• Coordinate with Business Development and Legal to reconcile unit counts and update store trackers.
• Investigate variances and document assumptions and adjustments.
• Share final unit-count outputs with the Local Management Team and the Global External Reporting Team.

Financial analysis & insights

• Assist in preparing the roll-forward schedule.
• Prepare and consolidate monthly Balance Sheet schedules.
• Prepare Balance Sheet roll-forward and variance analysis and submit required Hyperion inputs.
• Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis and management deck commentary (vs. prior month, budget, and forecast).
• Support SSG and SSSG calculations, MD&A, and commentary for the Controller Deck.
• Identify trends and risks and drive process improvements to improve accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and deliver the Controller Deck with clear commentary and supporting schedules

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s+ master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, and variance analysis.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Hyperion Financial System.
• Expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.