Pizza Hut · 8 hours ago
Director, Mergers and Acquisitions
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expPizza Hut is seeking a high-impact, well-rounded Director of M&A to drive the brand’s growth agenda. This role involves identifying and executing growth opportunities in collaboration with internal stakeholders and franchisees, while also partnering closely with Yum!’s M&A team.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryHospitality
Responsibilities
Develop a holistic, long-term M&A & deal strategy to identify a roadmap and target areas for potential future acquisitions of Pizza Hut and our franchisees, collaborating closely with Pizza Hut’s Development team, Yum M&A and local market resources
Depending on deal size and complexity, lead, support and/or coordinate key aspects of deal sourcing and execution (e.g., deal sourcing, due diligence, valuation analysis, creating final binding agreements, presenting to deal committee, coordinating with external advisors, integration planning, etc.)
Collaborate closely with local market leaders to develop and pressure-test development agreements to unlock growth of our existing franchisee base
Liaise with Pizza Hut’s legal team to identify, assess, and solve potential legal considerations related to deals or incentives offered to our franchisees
Coach, mentor and serve as a positive role model for more junior M&A team members and members of other close internal partner teams
Play a leading role in improving and formalizing our current processes and decision-making approach to further solidify our M&A strategy and execution
Qualification
Required
You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is required; advanced credentials such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA are strongly preferred
Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in corporate M&A, business development, investment banking, or finance, with a demonstrated ability to drive organizational impact
Proven success operating in fast-paced, high-intensity environments, particularly within investment banking
At least 3 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, high-impact projects
Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to lead and align diverse stakeholders
Advanced financial analysis skills, including expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and financial statement analysis
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including Pizza Hut and Yum! Brands executive leadership
Comprehensive exposure to the full M&A lifecycle, from deal sourcing through integration
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with financial research tools such as CapIQ, Bloomberg, AlphaSense, or similar platforms is required
Preferred
Advanced credentials such as an MBA, CFA, or CPA are strongly preferred
Industry experience in the restaurant or foodservice sector is highly preferred
International experience is strongly desired
A blend of corporate and investment banking experience is preferred
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Stock-based compensation
Company
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise known for Italian-American cuisine including pizza and pasta. It is a sub-organization of Yum! Brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-04-01Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Aaron Powell
Global CEO
Chuck Rhoades
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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