At KFC, we pride ourselves on being original. We even named our recipe after it. But for us, the answer to the question is simple. Be You.Everyone at KFC is different. Unique. It’s what makes us special - Our people, The Originals. And we welcome you to join us. Bring your individuality to the table. Bring your grit and energy. Bring your spirit. Your story. Your drive and your passion. Bring it. Every piece of you. Even the parts you don’t like. Because we value our people no matter what. We’ll feed your potential and we’ll support you; to be your best self, to make a difference, and have fun. Together, we can be part of something truly extraordinary. All you have to do, is Bring It.As Commercial Finance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving profitable growth for KFC Netherlands by leading commercial planning, forecasting and performance analysis, while acting as a strategic finance business partner to Marketing, Leadership and Franchise Partners.Your scope will focus primarily on the KFC Netherlands restaurants. This position will be based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Start date: 1st of January 2027 Make a difference with your role's responsibilities: Commercial Planning, Forecasting & Strategy – 25%: Own sales forecasts and lead the 3-Year Growth Plan, Annual Operating Plan and periodic forecasts.Sales Performance & Unit Economics – 15%: Analyse sales performance and unit economics to identify growth, margin and cost opportunities.Franchisee Performance & Business Partnering – 15%: Partner with Franchisees through regular reviews on sales, unit economics and profitability.Commercial Decision Support – 20%: Build business cases and financial models to support pricing, promotions and investments.Team Leadership – 15%: Lead, coach and develop a Commercial Finance team.Tools, Processes & Continuous Improvement – 10%: Simplify forecasting, reporting and analytics tools with BI/Data and regional finance teams. Bring your best self with your top-noch experience and skillset:Around 6 to 8 years’ experience in commercial finance, planning or business analysis, ideally within QSR, retail or another multi-site environment.Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of unit economics and the drivers of profitable growth.Proven cross-functional business partnering experience, including pricing, promotions, growth strategy and stakeholder management.Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and propose solutions.Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI or similar BI tools are preferred. A degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a related field is preferred.People leadership experience is a plus, with the ability to coach, develop and inspire a small team.