Financial Planning

Join to apply for the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role at Yum BrandsWith over 60 years of history, Pizza Hut has become the world's largest pizza company, with 18,000+ stores across 100 countries. At Pizza Hut, our vision is to be the younger & more everyday leaders in global pizza culture, and our purpose is to connect people together through the joy of pizza. We're proud to be an International Operating Market of nearly 1,300 Pizza Huts across the UK, Ireland, France, Germany and Canada. We're passionate about delivering extraordinary experiences to our beloved customers, keeping our team members happy, and collaborating with our franchisees who operate across our Delivery and Restaurant Huts.As part of the YUM Brands family, which includes KFC, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill, Pizza Hut proudly stands alongside the largest restaurant group worldwide. Together, we strive for culinary excellence and unmatched dining experiences.Job PurposeWe are looking for a high-performing, independent, commercially savvy FP&A Manager to join our International Operated Markets (IOM) Finance team on a 12‑month parental leave cover. This is a critical and high‑impact role, partnering across four key markets (UK, France, Canada, Germany) to lead cost base management, deliver financial insights, and influence strategic decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead cross‑market financial processes: develop, oversee, and own the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and monthly reporting cycles across UK, France, Canada, and Germany, consolidating market data into a unified IOM view.Advanced variance & trend analysis: deliver detailed variance analysis, identifying underlying trends and drivers, and translate these into actionable insights and recommendations.Strategic financial modelling: build and maintain robust financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses to support business planning and G&A cost management.Commercial partnering & stakeholder management: act as a virtual trusted adviser to multiple stakeholders across CAD, FR, UK, and DE, engaging in forecasting dialogues and challenging assumptions.Dashboarding & KPI monitoring: develop and maintain management dashboards tracking key performance indicators such as revenue, cost drivers, margin trends, and G&A spend.Performance reporting for leadership: prepare/lead monthly or quarterly management reporting packs summarising financial performance, variance drivers, and strategic outlook.Process optimisation: identify and implement improvements in financial planning processes, such as speeding up reporting cycles and automating transactional inputs.Cross‑timezone collaboration & flexibility: be prepared to occasionally flex hours to align with stakeholder teams in Europe and North America.Requirements5+ years of experience in FP&A or equivalent finance roles.Strong technical capability in financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.Advanced Excel and systems proficiency (e.g. PowerPoint, Oracle, TM1, Power BI).Excellent communication skills: able to “tell the story” behind the numbers and influence decisions.Proven ability to build virtual relationships and work across diverse geographies and time zones.Resilient mindset, with experience managing business challenges or working in cost‑constrained environments.Located in or eligible to work in London, UK or Toronto, Canada (remote/hybrid flexibility available).Preferred QualificationsProfessional qualification (or in progress): CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CFA, CPA or similar.Experience working within a global or matrixed organisation.Previous exposure to restaurant, retail, consumer goods, or franchise businesses is a plus.Demonstrated success working on cross‑functional or strategic finance projects.Working RelationshipsLine manager: Director of Strategy & FP&A (IOM)FP&A team across the IOMCommercial Finance Teams across Pizza Hut IOM, Global and YumWider Control Finance team across Pizza Hut IOM, Global and YumPizza Hut IOM Senior Leadership and Leadership TeamsPizza Hut IOM Functional Senior LeadersPizza Hut IOM People & Culture teamWork EnvironmentThis role is based out of our Restaurant Support Centre in Central London, UK or Toronto, Canada, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the RSC. Attendance at franchisee offices and other locations may be required from time to time. Annual events such as RSC days, functional team meetings, 121s and market visits will take place at the RSC.Seniority level: Mid‑Senior levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Finance and SalesIndustry: Restaurants #J-18808-Ljbffr