Yum! Brands · 2 days ago
Associate Manager, Data Analytics & Automation
Yum! Brands is a global powerhouse behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill, seeking an Associate Manager for Data Analytics and Automation. This role focuses on driving automation and analytics solutions within the Global Internal Audit function, enhancing efficiency and decision-making across global operations.
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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
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.
Company
Yum! Brands
Yum! Brands is a quick-service restaurant brand that primarily operates the likes of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5B2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2024-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1997-09-26IPO
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