Finance Continuous Improvement Lead

YUM; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Legal insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) plan

4 weeks of vacation

Paid sick leave

10 paid holidays

Floating day off

2 paid volunteer days

Job summary

Yum! Brands in Louisville, KY is hiring a Finance Continuous Improvement Lead to standardize and automate financial controls, driving efficiency across the global finance organization.

You will report to the Global Finance Shared Service Center Leader and may oversee 1–2 direct reports, with a hybrid in-office schedule three days per week in Louisville. You will lead initiatives to improve processes, partner with senior leaders to embed automation, and measure outcomes to ensure sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience with a focus on organizational effectiveness, change management, and business partnership.
• Proven track record as a change agent leading process standardization and automation efforts.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and build structured processes that align stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and embedding culture post-change.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control process standardization initiatives that drive efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Influence process owners to deliver measurable improvements and savings.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership on standardization and automation strategies.
• Define and implement finance process automation frameworks and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of standardized processes globally.
• Partner with finance leaders to ensure automation is embedded and executed worldwide.
• Develop metrics to track automation success and adjust strategies for sustainability.

Job description

Building global, iconic brands people trust and champion

Finance Continuous Improvement Lead

YUM!

Hybrid

Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - 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 seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

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

About the Job:

This pivotal role is responsible for leading the process of standardization, improvement and automation within financial control. As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will focus on modernizing the finance organization through a continuous improvement structure within finance. This role will be instrumental in supporting strategic shifts that leverage scale, efficiency, and expertise. You will report directly to the Global Finance Shared Service Center Leader, with a potential for 1 to 2 direct reports.

You will be required to attend the Louisville, KY office three days per week (Tuesday - Thursday).

Salary Range:

$110,500 - $130,000 + 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.

• Lead financial control process standardization initiatives that drive operational efficiencies and organizational effectiveness.
• Influence process owner subject matter experts to deliver efficiencies.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, providing counsel on financial process standardization, process optimization, and automation strategies.
• Define and implement finance process automation frameworks and methodologies that guide the organization through periods of transformation.
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful adoption of processes across global operations.
• Partner with finance leaders to ensure automation strategies are embedded within their teams and consistently executed globally.
• Develop methods for tracking, measuring and quantifying the success of automation initiatives, making necessary adjustments to improve effectiveness and sustainability.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness, change management, and business partnership.
• Proven track record as a change agent with experience leading process standardization and automation efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in ambiguity, developing structured processes and influencing stakeholders to achieve alignment and execution.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of organizational dynamics and team development, with a focus on embedding a strong company culture post-change.

Experience working across multiple brands or markets in a fast-paced, complex environment is preferred

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.