About this role
This role is crucial in shaping and advancing Yum’s enterprise FinOps capability across cloud and technology consumption globally, without compromising performance, reliability or business outcomes. The role partners across GETS, AIDA (AI & Data Analytics), BYTE, brands and markets, Finance, engineering and architecture to create transparency and accountability for technology consumption, influence long-term cost optimization and technology economics, and maximize the business value of Yum’s cloud and technology investments. This is a senior individual contributor role that drives outcomes through expertise, influence and cross-functional partnership rather than direct people leadership.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Technology, Engineering or a related field preferred.
- Certifications: FinOps Foundation certification strongly preferred; Azure or AWS certifications are a plus.
- Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in FinOps, cloud or technology financial management, or related fields, with a track record of driving cost optimization in complex technology environments.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in:
- Managing and optimizing cloud costs, with knowledge of Azure and/or AWS and FinOps tools.
- Understanding cloud architecture and engineering, and how technology decisions impact costs.
- Financial modeling, forecasting and translating complex data into actionable business insights.
- Using AI tools to improve productivity, automate processes, enhance analysis and support decision-making.
- Understanding AI consumption and cost drivers, including token usage, model pricing and opportunities to optimize AI spend.
- Identifying cost savings opportunities while balancing performance, scalability and business value.
- Influencing decisions, driving change and building partnerships across Technology, Finance and business teams in a global, matrixed organization.
Compensation range: $142,500 - $167,600 + eligible bonus + comprehensive benefits