Manager, M&A

Pizza Hut; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pizza Hut is seeking a Manager, M&A to accelerate growth through mergers, acquisitions, and franchise development initiatives. You will evaluate opportunities, execute transactions, and partner with Finance, Legal, and Development leaders to drive value across global markets.

You will build financial models, lead due diligence, and deliver executive-ready materials for senior leadership. This role involves coordinating across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to align strategic

Qualifications

• 4 to 5+ years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages a structured pipeline to track global M&A opportunities and activity.
• Leads due diligence efforts and provides strategic recommendations.
• Builds robust financial models, valuations, and investment analyses for decision-making.
• Prepares clear presentations for senior leadership review and approvals.
• Partners with senior leaders on development strategy, including inorganic growth and franchise-related opportunities.
• Leads financial modeling and analyses with cross-functional teams to evaluate implications.
• Engages stakeholders to drive alignment and support decision-making.
• Collaborates with BMUs, franchisees, and external stakeholders to design structures and support deal execution.
• Coordinates cross-functional implications across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Deal execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Capital IQ

PitchBook

DealCloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come join a fast-paced, high-performance team dedicated to unlocking Pizza Hut’s Growth via M&A and Commercial Development Proposals! The 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:

• 4 to 5+ years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.

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.
• The posted salary range 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.