Manager, Finance & Strategy

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This position is responsible for driving insight and allowing for data driven decision-making across KFC Canada. This role plays a critical part in shaping the 3-Year Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP), while also supporting key initiatives such as pricing, profitability, and business case development. The role requires strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

The individual will need to be a strong thought partner for the Director of Finance on major strategic projects that will help deliver the bold goal of ‘doubling the business by 2030’. The individual will work cross-functionally with other departments and build know-how with other KFC markets around the world, demonstrate strong business acumen and apply best practices in Canada.

There will be a high degree of visibility with senior management who depend heavily on the Finance group to accurately report business results while leading ad-hoc projects.

• Lead PMO and the execution of KFC AOP. It requires cross-functional collaboration and regular recalibration of tactics, processes and evaluation of risks/opportunities. 30%
• Accountable for the timely and accurate production of strategic analysis, including tracking performance vs. objectives, challenging results when necessary and propose actions for adjustment/improvements. 30%
• As a business partner, share analytical, quantitative and conceptual insights on investment and strategic projects to achieve growth.
  10%
• Lead the pricing analysis with the Marketing team to ensure franchise partners are strategic with their price increases.
  15%
• Drive accountability with development function to ensure short term and long term financial, growth and franchisee goals achieved.
  15%

Communication with GM, CFO and all other LT, internal teams (Finance and cross-functional particularly Marketing), Franchisees, and vendors.

Nature of communication:
Business reviews, insightful analysis, project management, goal & objectives setting/reviews (all), cross-functional alignment Canada/Dallas, cross FBU alignment, strategic execution, franchisee communication and influencing.

The job needs to address 2 key perspectives:

1. Analyse short-term and long-term strategic projects & operating plans by making recommendations for the leadership team and franchisees.

2. PMO responsibilities for successful execution of the AOP:

• Strategic alignment & portfolio management (evaluating, prioritizing, and recommending projects based on business value, resource availability, and readiness)
• Governance & standardization (project stage gates, roles/responsibilities)
• Project oversight & reporting through KPIs, dashboards, portfolio reporting tools, and early identification of risks

Typical decisions required are:

Recommendation and decisions on strategic investment scenarios in order to identify and unlock future growth opportunities.

Consistent monitoring and analysis on day to day results to ensure that strategies and tactics continue to align to targets.

The Job has key responsibilities for developing new and improved information providing systems as well as the design of reliability information processes.

In addition the job contributes to product and asset innovation from an investment and finance perspective while driving innovation to operational platforms saving time & costs.

• Post‑secondary education in Business, Finance, or Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of proven financial planning experience or equivalent
• Experience working in a consulting firm (highly preferred)
• Enthusiastic learner with the ability to thrive in a changing work environment
• 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
• MBA, CPA, CMA designation is considered a strong asset
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Effective planning and coordinating…