Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Head of Finance

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $155,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Own annual budgeting, long‑range planning, rolling forecasts for the Foundation.
  • Build and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, cash flow visibility, and resource allocation decisions
  • Lead a consistent FP&A cadence, including monthly and quarterly performance reviews and variance analysis
  • Translate financial performance into clear insights and recommendations that drive decision-making across leadership
  • Maintain and enhance financial policies, controls and approval frameworks to support effective and consistent decision-making.
  • Ensure clear visibility into financial performance, spend, and forward commitments
  • Deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial reporting
  • Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting through an established team.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS public charity requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
  • Oversee audit and tax filings (including Form 990) in partnership with external advisors
  • Prepare and present financial materials for Board and Committee meetings.
  • Provide clear perspectives on performance, risks, and forward outlook.
  • Partner closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to inform strategic and operational decisions.
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team across FP&A, accounting, compliance, and analytics with clear accountability for outcomes and team effectiveness.
  • Continue to elevate team output from reporting to insight generation and decision support.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or strategic finance roles
  • Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
  • Experience overseeing accounting and audit processes without needing to operate them day-to-day
  • Demonstrated ability to operate with high ownership and accountability in a lean, fast-moving environment
  • Track record of building or significantly improving FP&A processes and financial discipline in a growing organization
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and or boards
  • Familiarity with nonprofit finance and regulatory requirements preferred
  • CPA, CFA, or MBA is a plus
Benefits
  • Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
  • Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
  • Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
  • Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash
  • Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
  • Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
  • Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
  • 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
  • Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial modelingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial reportingaccounting operationsaudit processescash flow managementresource allocationdecision supportperformance analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipaccountabilitycommunicationstrategic thinkingteam developmentinsight generationcollaborationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
CPACFAMBA