Director, Business Analytics and Insights
Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plano • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $164,500 - $174,240 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Supercharge KFC US’ same store sales and margins by supporting delivery of national promotional strategies, initiatives, and campaigns to life:
- Partner with marketing leadership and cross-functional teams in the design, development, and execution of ideas.
- Lead calendar reviews with KFC US LT and franchisee leadership (incl. NCAC, NMS, and REC sub-committees).
- Collaborate closely with the Retail Test Marketing Leader to define the right markets / parameters, analyze results, and scale forecasts for tests
- Enable the success of KFC US test markets by setting expectations, providing financial support, and effectively measuring success
- Position KFC US as a digital front-runner by leading strategic Planning partnership and analysis on growth initiatives related to Digital channels
- Transform KFC US’s pricing strategies by leading analyses to identify opportunities for check growth while maintaining customer transactions; provide strategic thought leadership and negotiation support
- Drive breakthrough results for company-owned restaurants through targeted recommendations and seamless execution of pricing actions throughout the year in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Manage the end-to-end sales forecasting and reporting processes.
- Communicate insights from detailed analysis of underlying sales metrics (e.g., transactions, check growth) and menu mix drivers to senior leadership.
- Inspire and cultivate a high-performing team by communicating clear results-oriented expectations, mentoring and equipping your team with resources to meet objectives and grow their careers at KFC US.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in a senior finance position with a focus on storytelling, advanced analytics, and thought leadership
- Exceptional ability to build, lead, and inspire a high-achieving team to achieve company objectives.
- Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills to influence and drive action from stakeholders; ability to present effectively to executive leaders.
- Strong analytical skills to leverage data-driven insights to inform business decisions.
- Exceptional project management capabilities, including overseeing and delivering great outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding ability to shape and execute strategic visions that align to broader organizational goals.
- Steadfast ability to empathize and serve the needs of downstream stakeholders, including franchisees and customers, while balancing company priorities.
- Relentless in the pursuit of excellence and maintaining high standards.
- Resourceful and adaptive in ambiguous situations with a proven ability to operate “in the grey.”
- Resilient in the face of obstacles and persistent in driving towards results.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at inspiring and developing team members.
Benefits
- bonus eligibility
- stock-based compensation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
advanced analyticsfinancial forecastingdata-driven insightspricing strategiessales metrics analysisproject managementstrategic planningnegotiationteam leadershipstorytelling
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencementoringcollaborationresilienceadaptabilityempathyresourcefulnessresults-orientedinspiration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree