Associate Manager, M&A – Mergers & Acquisitions

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Associate Manager M&A at Pizza Hut reporting to the Director, M&A, driving growth through mergers and acquisitions and strategic investments.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $110,500 - $129,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in M&A processes, financial modeling, and strategic decision-making, with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and present compelling analyses. Proven experience in managing cross-functional collaboration and navigating complex transactions within the restaurant industry.

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M&A ExperienceFinancial ModelingStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementRestaurant Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingValuationInvestment AnalysisDue DiligenceTransaction StructuringDeal Process ManagementCorporate FinanceBusiness ValuationInorganic Growth StrategyNegotiation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingResults-OrientedSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

Capital IQPitchBookDealCloudMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

M&ACorporate DevelopmentPrivate EquityFranchise Business ModelsFranchise EconomicsGlobal StakeholdersCross-Functional CollaborationComplex Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and manages a structured pipeline and tracking process to maintain visibility into global M&A opportunities and transaction activity.
Leads due diligence efforts on acquisition targets, providing independent analysis and strategic recommendations based on information from Business Market Units (BMUs), advisors, and external stakeholders.
Builds robust financial models, valuations, and investment analyses to support strategic decision-making and transaction execution.
Creates clear, compelling presentations and executive materials for senior leadership review and decision-making.
Serves as a key thought partner to the CGO, CDO, Leadership Team (LT), and BMU Development leaders on PHG development strategy, including inorganic growth, M&A opportunities, Development Agreements, incentive structures, and other franchisee growth and ownership proposals.
Leads financial modeling and analysis to inform development growth decisions, partnering with PHG Finance and Legal to evaluate commercial, financial, and policy implications.
Engages and influences stakeholders and senior leaders to drive alignment and support decision-making, including the development of presentation materials and recommendations.
Partners with BMUs, franchisees, and external stakeholders to design transaction structures, negotiate agreements, conduct due diligence, and support the execution of final agreements across multiple geographies.
Coordinates and manages cross-functional implications and alignment across Legal, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other key business functions.
Influences and aligns a diverse global network of stakeholders to drive collaboration, informed decision-making, and successful business outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2 years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.
Bachelor's degree.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Confident engaging with, presenting to, and influencing senior leaders and decision-makers, with the ability to navigate complex and high-stakes discussions.
Proficiency with Capital IQ, PitchBook, DealCloud, and the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
Experience working across international markets and collaborating effectively with global stakeholders.
Knowledge of the restaurant industry, including franchise business models and franchise economics.
Project management experience, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and drive initiatives to successful completion.
Experience participating in complex transactions and supporting the deal process from inception through close.
Highly self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to independently prioritize competing priorities, drive execution, and collaborate effectively to deliver outcomes within established timelines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan).
Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan.
Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year.