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Habit Burger & Grill · 3 months ago

Associate Manager, Data Analytics & Automation

Louisville, KY, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $125K/yr

6+ years exp

Yum! Brands is a global powerhouse behind iconic restaurants like KFC and Taco Bell, seeking an Associate Manager in Data Analytics and Automation to enhance operational efficiency. This role involves driving automation and analytics solutions within the Global Internal Audit function, collaborating with Finance leaders, and mentoring teams in adopting modern tools.

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Responsibilities

Partner with Audit leadership to define and maintain a Data Analytics Strategy aligned with business priorities and audit objectives

Serve as a thought leader in identifying and applying emerging technologies, including AI, to improve audit processes such as risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting

Design and maintain risk-focused analytics using multiple internal data sources to support planning and decision-making

Develop reusable analytics frameworks, dashboards, and reporting tools that enable continuous monitoring and stakeholder self-service

Document, maintain, and execute reporting processes, including automations and dashboards for cycle reporting

Oversee and sustain Internal Audit’s automation portfolio, ensuring alignment with risk and compliance objectives; collaborate with RPA and technical experts for new development

Manage and coach a direct report, including performance management and development planning

Mentor and enable cross-functional teams to adopt analytics and automation tools by providing training, templates, and reusable frameworks

Qualification

Data Analytics StrategyAutomation PlatformsPythonReporting DashboardsAI/ML ExposureProfessional CertificationsProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsMentoring Others

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, or related field

6+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years leading data analytics, automation, or technology-driven transformation within Finance, Audit, or Operations

Experience with automation platforms (e.g., UiPath) and Python for analytics or process automation

Strong ability to build and maintain reporting dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Domo) that support business insights

Experience documenting data workflows and automation processes

Strong project management skills with experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Preferred

Professional certifications (CPA, GIAC Machine Learning Engineer, or related finance/technology credentials)

Experience managing or mentoring others

Exposure to AI/ML, advanced analytics, or natural language processing tools

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence teams and senior leadership

Benefits

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.