Commercial Finance & Transformation Analyst

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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; Commercially minded, naturally curious problem solver who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights; Communicates clearly, builds strong stakeholder relationships; Passionate about using data, technology and continuous improvement to simplify processes and drive better business decisions

Nice to have

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

Benefits

Hybrid working from our Woking RSC; 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; 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; 25% off the chicken