Senior Manager, Business Analyst

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

full-time

Posted on: 9/6/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $134,900 - $160,000 per year

Senior

About the role

Provide strategic insights and financial leadership to partners across Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Planning
Lead the development and delivery of U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasts, including annual and long-range plans
Build and refine forecasting models that allow for sound decision-making with incomplete data sets, applying judgment, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing
Manage, coach, and grow a team of 3–4 analysts, fostering analytical excellence and innovation in forecasting approaches
Own execution and continuous improvement of forecasting frameworks, models, and analysis tools to increase accuracy and efficiency
Build trusted relationships with Global Finance, Franchisee partners, and cross-functional U.S. stakeholders to shape initiatives and ensure financial implications are well understood
Translate financial and market trends into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership
Support ad hoc analyses and business needs as they arise

You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
7+ years in financial and analysis-oriented roles, including leadership experience
Strong background in revenue forecasting, trend analysis, and building financial models (new product P&Ls, long-range projections)
Proven ability to create accurate forecasts in product and channel-driven business models; experience making judgment calls with incomplete or rapidly evolving data
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and track record of influencing partners
Advanced Excel and BI tools; ability to design and improve models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
Skilled in creating executive-level presentations and communicating insights clearly
Strong coaching, team-building, and people-development abilities
Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and critical thinking
Background in restaurants, consumer products, or retail industries preferred
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) strongly preferred