Pizza Hut
The
Senior Manager, Business Analysis
provides financial and business thought leadership to drive system sales growth, improve unit economics, and enable informed decision-making across the Pizza Hut U.S. business. This role leads a team of 3-4 analysts responsible for delivering U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasts, with accountability for integrating key initiatives, identifying emerging trends, and providing actionable insights-even in situations where data is limited or imperfect.
This leader will serve as a
critical connector across functions , partnering closely with U.S. Marketing (primary), Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Operations, and Technology, while also engaging with Pizza Hut Global Finance and select Franchisee partners. The role requires a forward-looking, solution-oriented approach, balancing rigorous analysis with the ability to anticipate business shifts and influence outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Functional Financial Leadership : Provide strategic insights and financial leadership to partners across Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Planning, ensuring alignment on business drivers, revenue performance, and initiative impact. Forecasting & Planning : Lead the development and delivery of U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasts, including annual and long-range plans. Build and refine forecasting models that allow for sound decision-making with incomplete data sets, applying judgment, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing to drive confidence in outcomes. Team Leadership & Development : Manage, coach, and grow a team of analysts, fostering analytical excellence, innovation in forecasting approaches, and strong business acumen. Modeling & Tools : Own execution and continuous improvement of forecasting frameworks, models, and analysis tools to increase accuracy, efficiency, and insight delivery. Business Partnership : Build trusted relationships with Global Finance, Franchisee partners, and cross-functional U.S. stakeholders to shape initiatives, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial implications are well understood. Strategic Insights : Translate financial and market trends into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership, balancing data-driven rigor with agility in uncertain or rapidly changing conditions. Other Duties as Assigned : Support ad hoc analyses and business needs as they arise. Required Qualifications:
You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Experience : 7+ years in financial and analysis-oriented roles, including leadership experience. Strong background in revenue forecasting, trend analysis, and building financial models (new product P&Ls, long-range projections). Forecasting Expertise : Proven ability to create accurate forecasts in product and channel-driven business models, including experience making judgment calls with incomplete or rapidly evolving data. Collaboration & Influence : Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing partners and driving alignment across diverse teams. Technical Proficiency : Advanced Excel and BI tools; ability to design and improve models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks. Communication : Skilled in creating executive-level presentations and communicating insights clearly to a wide range of stakeholders. Leadership : Strong coaching, team-building, and people-development abilities. Agility & Judgment : Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and critical thinking. Industry Insight : Background in restaurants, consumer products, or retail industries preferred. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) strongly preferred.
Salary Range: $134,900 to $160,000 annually + bonus eligibility
This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Senior Manager, Business Analysis
provides financial and business thought leadership to drive system sales growth, improve unit economics, and enable informed decision-making across the Pizza Hut U.S. business. This role leads a team of 3-4 analysts responsible for delivering U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasts, with accountability for integrating key initiatives, identifying emerging trends, and providing actionable insights-even in situations where data is limited or imperfect.
This leader will serve as a
critical connector across functions , partnering closely with U.S. Marketing (primary), Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Operations, and Technology, while also engaging with Pizza Hut Global Finance and select Franchisee partners. The role requires a forward-looking, solution-oriented approach, balancing rigorous analysis with the ability to anticipate business shifts and influence outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Functional Financial Leadership : Provide strategic insights and financial leadership to partners across Marketing, Operations, Technology, and Planning, ensuring alignment on business drivers, revenue performance, and initiative impact. Forecasting & Planning : Lead the development and delivery of U.S. system sales and EBITDA forecasts, including annual and long-range plans. Build and refine forecasting models that allow for sound decision-making with incomplete data sets, applying judgment, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing to drive confidence in outcomes. Team Leadership & Development : Manage, coach, and grow a team of analysts, fostering analytical excellence, innovation in forecasting approaches, and strong business acumen. Modeling & Tools : Own execution and continuous improvement of forecasting frameworks, models, and analysis tools to increase accuracy, efficiency, and insight delivery. Business Partnership : Build trusted relationships with Global Finance, Franchisee partners, and cross-functional U.S. stakeholders to shape initiatives, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial implications are well understood. Strategic Insights : Translate financial and market trends into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership, balancing data-driven rigor with agility in uncertain or rapidly changing conditions. Other Duties as Assigned : Support ad hoc analyses and business needs as they arise. Required Qualifications:
You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Experience : 7+ years in financial and analysis-oriented roles, including leadership experience. Strong background in revenue forecasting, trend analysis, and building financial models (new product P&Ls, long-range projections). Forecasting Expertise : Proven ability to create accurate forecasts in product and channel-driven business models, including experience making judgment calls with incomplete or rapidly evolving data. Collaboration & Influence : Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with a track record of influencing partners and driving alignment across diverse teams. Technical Proficiency : Advanced Excel and BI tools; ability to design and improve models, dashboards, and reporting frameworks. Communication : Skilled in creating executive-level presentations and communicating insights clearly to a wide range of stakeholders. Leadership : Strong coaching, team-building, and people-development abilities. Agility & Judgment : Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and critical thinking. Industry Insight : Background in restaurants, consumer products, or retail industries preferred. Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or similar) strongly preferred.
Salary Range: $134,900 to $160,000 annually + bonus eligibility
This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.