Associate Manager, M&A

Pizza Hut; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 111,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Hut is seeking an Associate Manager, M&A in Plano, TX, to support global growth through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments. The role reports to the Director, M&A and collaborates with Finance, Legal, and Development teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of M&A or related experience, strong financial modeling skills, and proven ability to influence senior leaders. This is a full-time role based in Plano, with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Confident engaging with, presenting to, and influencing senior leaders and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a structured pipeline and tracking process for global M&A opportunities.
• Leads due diligence on acquisition targets with independent analysis and recommendations.
• Builds financial models, valuations, and analyses to support decisions and transactions.
• Creates clear presentations for senior leadership review and decision-making.
• Partners with senior leaders on PHG development strategy including inorganic growth and franchise opportunities.
• Coordinates cross-functional implications across Legal, Finance, Operations, and other functions.

Skills

M&A experience

Stakeholder influence

Financial modeling

Tools

Capital IQ

PitchBook

DealCloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Associate Manager, M&A

Full-time Regular 100-PlanoTXPlano, Plano, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4886

Salary Range: US$110,500.00 To US$121,900.00 Annually

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Associate Manager, M&A will report to the Director, M&A and play a critical role in advancing Pizza Hut's global growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions, franchise development initiatives, and strategic investments. In this position you will partner closely with senior leaders across Finance, Legal, and Development to evaluate opportunities, execute transactions, and drive long-term value creation across global markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develops and manages a structured pipeline and tracking process to maintain visibility into global M&A opportunities and transaction activity.
• Leads due diligence efforts on acquisition targets, providing independent analysis and strategic recommendations based on information from Business Market Units (BMUs), advisors, and external stakeholders.
• Builds robust financial models, valuations, and investment analyses to support strategic decision-making and transaction execution.
• Creates clear, compelling presentations and executive materials for senior leadership review and decision-making.
• Serves as a key thought partner to the CGO, CDO, Leadership Team (LT), and BMU Development leaders on PHG development strategy, including inorganic growth, M&A opportunities, Development Agreements, incentive structures, and other franchisee growth and ownership proposals.
• Leads financial modeling and analysis to inform development growth decisions, partnering with PHG Finance and Legal to evaluate commercial, financial, and policy implications.
• Engages and influences stakeholders and senior leaders to drive alignment and support decision-making, including the development of presentation materials and recommendations.
• Partners with BMUs, franchisees, and external stakeholders to design transaction structures, negotiate agreements, conduct due diligence, and support the execution of final agreements across multiple geographies.
• Coordinates and manages cross-functional implications and alignment across Legal, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other key business functions.
• Influences and aligns a diverse global network of stakeholders to drive collaboration, informed decision-making, and successful business outcomes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Confident engaging with, presenting to, and influencing senior leaders and decision-makers, with the ability to navigate complex and high-stakes discussions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Capital IQ, PitchBook, DealCloud, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience working across international markets and collaborating effectively with global stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the restaurant industry, including franchise business models and franchise economics.
• Project management experience, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and drive initiatives to successful completion.
• Experience participating in complex transactions and supporting the deal process from inception through close.
• Highly self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to independently prioritize competing priorities, drive execution, and collaborate effectively to deliver outcomes within established timelines.

Salary Range: $110,500 to $121,900 annually + bonus eligibility.

This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.