The Associate Finance Manager is responsible for all areas relating to financial planning and analysis (FP&A). This person will be responsible for spearheading FP&A practices and procedures while building business cases for national promotions, product launches, pricing strategy and much more. This person is expected to demonstrate strong business acumen, think strategically, challenge the status quo and provide recommendations to deliver growth of the business. There will be a high degree of visibility with senior management who depend heavily on the FP&A group to accurately forecast in-store and E-commerce transactions while leading strategic ad-hoc initiatives. There will be no direct report for this position.

Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to)

Lead business reviews and provide insight to senior management on performance drivers (across various categories and regions), profitability impact and future planning recommendations
Prepare presentations and gain alignment from senior management on strategic initiatives, as it relates to growing KFC transactions and footprint across the country
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, primarily Marketing, to determine the overall direction of full-year promotional calendar, innovation pipeline and other ad-hoc projects that drive top-line results
Partner with franchisees to gain insight into sales drivers, thus enabling better business decisions and recommendations for future growth
Evaluate the competitive landscape in the QSR industry and apply it to KFC, primarily around consumer behaviour, E-commerce and promotional offers
Provide insight into the performance planning process with a short-term and long-term lens while exhibiting a growth mindset
Perform in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive attitude when working under pressure

Key Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Business, Finance, or Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of proven financial planning experience or equivalent
Enthusiastic learner with the ability to thrive in a changing work environment
Strong leadership and critical thinking skills
Highly motivated with a strong drive for continuous improvement
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask detailed projects
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Sound business acumen, strategic thinker and analytical skills
MBA or CPA designation is considered a strong asset
Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Customer Maniac!

What makes KFC a great place to work?

Our People. We invest in people capability above all else, with a proven track record of developing internal talent to leadership levels across the business both in Canada and globally. We want people with smart, heart and courage that have the opportunity to not just make impact today but to become leaders of the future.

Our Culture. We are known for a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort, big or small, and providing the work-life balance that is so important to staying inspired and engaged. We don`t just say it, we mean it – every Friday is a half-day at KFC Canada! We will focus on your personal development as much as your professional development to ensure you can bring your best self to work.

Salary Range: $84,800 to $105,900 CAD annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

KFC Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. KFC Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Contact YumCanadaCareers@yum.com if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process.

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Associate Finance Manager