Habit Burger & Grill · 13 hours ago
Director, Business Analytics and Insights
Plano, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $174K/yr
10+ years expHabit Burger & Grill is seeking a Director of Business Analytics and Insights to drive financial results and optimize strategies for growth. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement promotional strategies, oversee sales forecasting, and lead a high-performing team.
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Responsibilities
Supercharge KFC US’ same store sales and margins by supporting delivery of national promotional strategies, initiatives, and campaigns to life:
Partner with marketing leadership and cross-functional teams in the design, development, and execution of ideas
Lead calendar reviews with KFC US LT and franchisee leadership (incl. NCAC, NMS, and REC sub-committees)
Collaborate closely with the Retail Test Marketing Leader to define the right markets / parameters, analyze results, and scale forecasts for tests
Enable the success of KFC US test markets by setting expectations, providing financial support, and effectively measuring success
Influence franchisees including those on Test Market Task Force, NMS, etc
Position KFC US as a digital front-runner by leading strategic Planning partnership and analysis on growth initiatives related to Digital channels
Including owned and 3rd party digital commerce development, testing, promotions, data and insights, marketing testing, forecasting, analytics
Transform KFC US’s pricing strategies by leading analyses to identify opportunities for check growth while maintaining customer transactions; provide strategic thought leadership and negotiation support
Drive breakthrough results for company-owned restaurants through targeted recommendations and seamless execution of pricing actions throughout the year in partnership with cross-functional teams
Align strategic pricing priorities by managing KFC’s recommended pricing partner relationship and third-party vendors
Managing the end-to-end sales forecasting and reporting processes
Communicating insights from detailed analysis of underlying sales metrics (e.g., transactions, check growth) and menu mix drivers to senior leadership
Working with FP&A, market functions, and global leadership on core strategic and financial planning processes
Developing and executing new ways to analyze our business as we continue to grow omni-channel (Delivery, Click and Collect, Kiosks) customer engagement and sales
Driving system migration of the Business Intelligence reporting platform
Support positive trajectory of KFC US’ revenue growth by identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies
Inspire and cultivate a high-performing team by communicating clear results-oriented expectations, mentoring and equipping your team with resources to meet objectives and grow their careers at KFC US
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year university, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
10+ years of experience in a senior finance position with a focus on storytelling, advanced analytics, and thought leadership
Exceptional ability to build, lead, and inspire a high-achieving team to achieve company objectives
Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills to influence and drive action from stakeholders; ability to present effectively to executive leaders
Strong analytical skills to leverage data-driven insights to inform business decisions
Exceptional project management capabilities, including overseeing and delivering great outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding ability to shape and execute strategic visions that align to broader organizational goals
Steadfast ability to empathize and serve the needs of downstream stakeholders, including franchisees and customers, while balancing company priorities
Relentless in the pursuit of excellence and maintaining high standards
Resourceful and adaptive in ambiguous situations with a proven ability to operate 'in the grey.'
Resilient in the face of obstacles and persistent in driving towards results
Thrive in a collaborative environment and excel at inspiring and developing team members
Company
Habit Burger & Grill
At Habit Burger & Grill, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-01-06Acquired
2014-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Shannon Hennessy
Chief Executive Officer
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