Pizza Hut is looking for a Manager, Finance to partner with key stakeholders to provide analytical insight and drive both operational efficiency & business effectiveness. This role is responsible for Pizza Hut U.S. forecasting and reporting packages and analyses related to our franchise and license business. The ideal candidate will frame highly complex issues in an effective manner, using creativity to compile and arrange data in unique and compelling ways.

1. Budgeting/Planning (20%) 
Partner with key business owners to understand key cost/revenue drivers and develop annual/quarterly budget/forecasts
Identify potential risks & opportunities that could impact results compared to forecast

2. Forecast/Close/Reporting (50%) 
Own the development of monthly & quarterly financial forecasts that incorporate current business trends and business strategies by working closely with key business partners
Drive period-end close activities for particular area of responsibility

Lead period P&L reviews by recapping results vs. plan, forecast and prior year
Prepare period results summary that can be distributed to leadership team to drive business decisions
Proactively identify, develop and implement enhancements to existing forecasting, reporting and business processes

3. Analysis (30%)
Perform analyses to provide insights into areas of risk and opportunity to influence strategies and investment decisions 
Conduct ad-hoc analysis at the request of management and business partners
Oversee the reconciliation of data and P&Ls (as needed) 
Lead special projects as needed to provide analytical and decision support on new initiatives
Provide key analytics to drive continued support for growt

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (and other qualifications): 

5-8 years of experience in finance Solid understanding of management accounting and P&Ls Proven track record of proactively identifying and removing obstacles to ensure timely completion of high-quality projects. Ensures initiative execution and completion. Skilled experience creating cohesive and coherent presentations, demonstrating a strong command of best practices in deck construction Demonstrates ability to drive initiatives to successful completion. Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different functions and all levels required Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills required Frames highly complex issues in an effective manner, using creativity to compile and arrange data in unique and compelling ways. Demonstrates strong analytical intuition and can readily identify gaps in analyses & incorporates creative solutions.

PREFERRED:

Restaurant or retail industry experience is preferable, though not required Bachelor’s Degree, MBA Preferred Reside in DFW area

Salary Range: $­­118,500 to $143,600 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.