Manager, MandA (Mergers and Acquisitions)

About the role

The Manager, M&A role supports Pizza Hut's M&A strategy, partnering with business markets to assist with brand acquisitions and conversion M&A deals globally. Additionally, this role accelerates Pizza Hut's new unit growth through analytical expertise and strategic insight on Development Agreements and other Franchisee structure/growth proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develops a system to track and maintain deal flow.
• Conducts due diligence on targets and provides second layer analysis of materials produced by BMUs or third-party advisors.
• Develops robust financial models and creates deal materials that help drive M&A/investing decisions.
• Prepares materials for presentation to senior leadership and/or Yum Deal Committee.
• Leads modelling and financial analysis to inform Development growth decisions, including evaluation with Yum!/PHG Finance & Legal on commercial and policy implications.
• Engages with and influences stakeholders and senior leaders to ensure alignment and approval, including creation of presentation materials.
• Guides and participates with BMUs/Franchisees/External parties in designing structures, negotiating deals, performing due diligence, and creating final binding agreements across multiple geographies.
• Manages internal implications across Legal, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, etc.
• Manages and develops people indirectly with a focus on leveraging a growth mindset and a diverse, global team.
• Pairs with M&A teams and brands on brand acquisitions and conversion M&A deals, as assigned.
• Presents to Yum!/PHG LT & Deal Committee, external parties, including Consultants and Bank/Financing providers, and internal stakeholders such as PHG LT & cross-functional leaders, especially Finance & Legal, and Key Global Franchisees and potential Franchisee candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business - Finance and Accounting concentration; MBA or CFA designation preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Private Equity or Business Valuation.
• Exposure to deal process from beginning to end.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Comfort negotiating with, presenting to, and influencing people in positions of power and authority.
• Self-directed, able to prioritize initiatives and execute independently and in collaboration with others, to agreed deadlines.
• Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to understand legal documents.
• Financial analysis capabilities, including clear and thorough understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and financial statement analysis.
• Technical Skills: Capital IQ, PitchBook, DealCloud (buyer tracking CRM), Bloomberg, and Microsoft Office Suite, including strong modeling skills.

Preferred Requirements

• International experience strongly desired.
• Knowledge of the restaurant industry and franchise economics.
• Project Management experience a plus.
• Track record of consistently achieving or exceeding goals.