Commercial Finance & Transformation Analyst

THE TEAM

Our Commercial Finance team are the problem solvers behind the numbers - translating data into decisions and partnering across the business to drive smart, strategic growth. You’ll find us rolling up our sleeves on everything from growing top-line sales to protecting profitability, and translating financial insights into clear, confident action.

If you're curious, commercially minded, and want to turn data into real impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Commercial & Business Analyst within the Yum! Europe Supply Chain Centre of Excellence, you will turn complex commercial, financial and operational data into clear insights that support better business decisions. You'll own recurring reporting, business case analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, helping simplify processes, improve data-driven decision making and drive value creation across a diverse stakeholder network.

WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING?

Own commercial, financial and operational analysis, building scenario models and providing recommendations that support business and operational decision making.

Deliver financial analysis and benefit tracking for savings initiatives, business cases and value creation programmes, ensuring assumptions, risks and ownership are clearly documented.

Produce and continuously improve recurring reporting, forecasting, budgeting and performance packs, providing clear commentary on business performance and key movements.

Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, templates and self-service solutions using Excel, Power Query, Power BI, Monday.com and AI-enabled tools.

Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce manual effort and standardise ways of working through better documentation, governance and process design.

Partner with Data, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations and PMO teams to deliver analytical support and drive continuous improvement.

Translate complex data into clear, stakeholder-ready insights, recommendations and actions.

Support the adoption of new reporting tools, processes and best practices through knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement.

WHAT WE LOVE FROM YOU:

You're a commercially minded, naturally curious problem solver who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights. You communicate clearly, build strong stakeholder relationships and are passionate about using data, technology and continuous improvement to simplify processes and drive better business decisions.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

3+ years' experience in commercial analysis, business analysis, FP&A, procurement, supply chain, transformation or a similar analytical role.

Experience owning reporting, analysis, financial models or business case development in a fast-paced environment.

Strong experience working with Excel and financial data analysis.

Demonstrated ability to work across multiple stakeholders and influence decision making through data-driven insights.

Desirable

Experience within Supply Chain, Procurement or Cost of Goods environments.

Exposure to forecasting, savings governance, value creation, dashboarding and process improvement initiatives.

Experience using Power BI, Power Query, Monday.com, Power Automate or AI-enabled productivity tools.

Qualified or part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent commercial finance qualification.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.

From flexible, hybrid working to Fri-Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we’ve created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work.

You’ll get:

Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London)

Up to 11% company pension contributions

Fri-Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday

25 days’ holiday (plus bank hols)

5 Live Well Days a year, just for you

Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance

Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching

Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options

Study support, income protection, life cover & more

And yes - 25% off the chicken!

Because real ones deserve real rewards.

THE ROAD TO BECOMING A REAL ONE...

Apply (Go on... do it) – send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions.

Intro call with our Talent Team

Virtual call with Hiring Manager + Finance Manager

F2F interview & Task at our HQ, Home of The Real Ones in Woking

KFC FOR EVERYONE:

Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a place where you can bring the real you to work.

Our promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups from all industries.

If you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or have any other requirements - just let us know. We’ll be there to help you be the real you.

Ready?

We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.

Worried you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you.

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