Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Manager, M&A – Mergers & 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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About the role

  • Develops a system to track and maintain deal flow.
  • Conducts due diligence on targets and provides second layer analysis of materials produced by BMUs or third-party advisors.
  • Develops robust financial models and creates deal materials that help drive M&A/investing decisions.
  • Prepares materials for presentation to senior leadership and/or Yum Deal Committee.
  • Is a key thought partner to the CGO/CDO, LT and BMU Development leaders on PHG Development Strategy Inorganic/M&A.
  • Leads modelling and financial analysis to inform Development growth decisions, including evaluation with Yum!/PHG Finance & Legal on commercial and policy implications.
  • Engages with and influences stakeholders and senior leaders to ensure alignment and approval, including creation of presentation materials.
  • Guides and participates with BMUs/Franchisees/External parties in designing structures, negotiating deals, performing due diligence, and creating final binding agreements across multiple geographies.
  • Leads and develops people indirectly with a focus on leveraging a growth mindset and a diverse, global team.

Requirements

  • You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Bachelor’s degree required in Business - Finance and Accounting concentration; MBA or CFA designation preferred.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of an organization.
  • Comfort negotiating with, presenting to, and influencing people in positions of power and authority.
  • Self-directed, able to prioritize initiatives and execute independently and in collaboration with others, to agreed deadlines.
  • Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to understand legal documents.
  • Financial analysis capabilities, including clear and thorough understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis.
  • Technical Skills: Capital IQ, PitchBook, DealCloud (buyer tracking CRM), Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong modeling skills.
  • International experience strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of the restaurant industry and franchise economics.
  • Project Management experience a plus.
  • Track record of consistently achieving or exceeding goals.
Benefits
  • Minimum Requirements
  • - You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • - Bachelor’s degree required in Business - Finance and Accounting concentration; MBA or CFA designation preferred.
  • - 5+ years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.
  • - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of an organization.
  • - Comfort negotiating with, presenting to, and influencing people in positions of power and authority.
  • - Self-directed, able to prioritize initiatives and execute independently and in collaboration with others, to agreed deadlines.
  • - Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to understand legal documents.
  • - Financial analysis capabilities, including clear and thorough understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis.
  • - Technical Skills: Capital IQ, PitchBook, DealCloud (buyer tracking CRM), Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong modeling skills.
  • Preferred Requirements
  • - International experience strongly desired.
  • - Knowledge of the restaurant industry and franchise economics.
  • - Project Management experience a plus.
  • - Track record of consistently achieving or exceeding goals.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingvaluation techniquesfinancial statement analysisdue diligenceM&Acorporate financeinvestment bankingbusiness valuationnegotiationproject management
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationinfluencerelationship buildingself-directedprioritizationanalytical skillsproblem-solvinggrowth mindsetteam leadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessMBACFA designation