Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

At Taco Bell, we aren’t just looking for candidates. It is an exciting time to join the International team as we continue to accelerate growth across key geographies to more consumers around the world. This key hire will work with the Latin America & Caribbean (LA&C) team and report into the Director of Finance & Development.

The primary responsibilities of the Finance Associate Manager are to support LA&C’s growth objectives and strategic decision-making – supporting cross-functional projects, building business cases, and conducting financial analyses. This position is ideal for individuals with high accountability, strong problem-solving skills, great communication skills, a partnership mentality, and comfort turning facts into recommendations.

This position is based in Irvine, California.

The Day-to-Day:

• Drive accurate and timely reporting of LA&C’s market plan and pipeline of stores and new locations
• Lead marketing analysis for new product development and calendar experiences, including sales lift forecasts, rapid innovation & concept testing, and post-mortem analysis
• Provide pricing and menu optimization guidance to markets to drive top line and bottom line
• Drive store profitability improvement projects by aligning with cross functional partners, partnering with franchisees to obtain information and gain alignment, providing analytical support/financial modeling, and issuing clear recommendations along with execution plans
• Manage the refresh and remodels process including prioritizing, defining timing, and working with the design team to define scope
• Analyze new site proposals and provide the Development team and franchisees with recommendations and insights
• Evaluate financial impact of development incentive programs and track progress against growth targets.
• Lead the market planning projects across our markets in collaboration with our vendor/consultant
• Communicate meaningful & concise business insights to the LA&C team, identifying areas of opportunity and risk, as well as other relevant analytics
• Support the growth strategies of the region by analyzing the growth potential of all our markets, providing competitor intelligence, and creatively ideating solutions or new ways of achieving breakthrough growth.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to ensure accurate planning for equipment and ingredients, ensuring supply for new stores and supporting cost reduction or new supplier development strategies.

Is This You?

• BA required; analytical degree preferred (e.g., Economics, Finance, Mathematics); MBA a plus
• 7+ years relevant work experience (e.g., Business Development, Strategy Consulting, Investment Banking)
• Experience working in an international restaurant business, food retailer, food supplier, or in food manufacturing is a plus
• Superior analytical skills including experience with financial modeling, with ability to succinctly interpret data and provide insights and recommendations in a clear and straightforward manner
• Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, logical thinking, and ability to identify and leverage best practices
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication/presentation skills with the ability to partner well with other team members and interface effectively with franchisees and all levels of management
• Demonstrated success influencing diverse customers or stakeholders
• Superior Excel and PowerPoint skills required
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently and multi-task in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) 
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash, 
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: ­­$107,000-$143,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

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