Jessica Strange is a Development Analyst at KFC UK & Ireland since September 2021, focusing on achieving ambitious net new unit growth and introducing new market concepts. Prior experience includes a tenure at Marks and Spencer from May 2014 to September 2021, where Jessica held various roles including Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner for Franchise, leading profitability optimization for over 500 retail sites, and Finance Lead for the Lowering Costs Programme, driving a transformative change in M&S Food. Earlier career highlights include working at PwC from September 2010 to April 2014 as a Senior Associate specializing in retail and consumer sector transactions. Education includes an ACA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and a BSc in International Management from Manchester Business School, including a year of study at the Université Paris Dauphine.