Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Director – Mergers and Acquisitions

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

💰 $160,400 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop a holistic, long-term M&A & deal strategy to identify a roadmap and target areas for potential future acquisitions of Pizza Hut and our franchisees, collaborating closely with Pizza Hut’s Development team, Yum M&A and local market resources
  • Depending on deal size and complexity, lead, support and/or coordinate key aspects of deal sourcing and execution (e.g., deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation analysis, creating final binding agreements, presenting to deal committee, coordinating with external advisors, integration planning, etc.)
  • Collaborate closely with local market leaders to develop and pressure-test development agreements to unlock growth of our existing franchisee base
  • Liaise with Pizza Hut’s legal team to identify, assess, and solve potential legal considerations related to deals or incentives offered to our franchisees
  • Coach, mentor and serve as a positive role model for more junior M&A team members and members of other close internal partner teams
  • Play a leading role in improving and formalizing our current processes and decision-making approach to further solidify our M&A strategy and execution

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is required; advanced credentials such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA are strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in corporate M&A, business development, investment banking, or finance, with a demonstrated ability to drive organizational impact.
  • Proven success operating in fast-paced, high-intensity environments, particularly within investment banking.
  • Industry experience in the restaurant or foodservice sector is highly preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-impact projects.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to lead and align diverse stakeholders.
  • Advanced financial analysis skills, including expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and financial statement analysis.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including Pizza Hut and Yum! Brands executive leadership.
  • Comprehensive exposure to the full M&A lifecycle, from deal sourcing through integration.
  • International experience is strongly desired.
  • A blend of corporate and investment banking experience is preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with financial research tools such as CapIQ, Bloomberg, AlphaSense, or similar platforms is required.
Benefits
  • bonus eligibility
  • stock-based compensation
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisfinancial modelingvaluation methodologiesfinancial statement analysisM&A lifecycledeal sourcingdue diligenceintegration planningcreating binding agreementsproject management
Soft Skills
influencing skillsnegotiation skillsleadershipmentoringcommunication skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational impactpressure-testing agreements
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBACFACPA