Job description
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:
We’re looking for a Senior Associate Manager with strong data analytics skills, high comfort level speaking to leadership about data driven insights, and a partnership mentality. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Funds Oversight, responsibilities include periodic budget management, spend to actuals analysis, development of internal controls and high-level reporting activities related to optimizing the usage of Technology Funds. This individual will develop financial insights and update finance leadership and cross-functional partners on financial performance to guide business decisions.
The Day-to-Day:
- Conduct and provide insightful analysis of the Technology Funds on period results versus forecast & year-over-year variances, burn rates, and cost drivers, including recommended actions and/or re-allocation of funds, as appropriate
- Partner with key business partners on periodic expense forecasting submissions and assist in income forecasts
- Identify risk areas uncovered during data analysis and maintain accountability across business partners
- Develop internal governance on processes regarding budget management
- Lead periodic reporting calls with Technology leadership, which includes evaluating risks & opportunities against FY plan, identifying appropriate actions, and assessing overall impact to fund
- Support financial close activities, periodic & quarterly forecasting, CapEx management, and the annual operating plan (AOP)
- Build & maintain KPI dashboard, and track metrics against FY targets
- Work with Yum! accounting department to reconcile any issues and ensure accuracy of results
- Assist with quarterly reporting for Franchise committee
- Establish financial processes to streamline forecasting, reporting, and robust analysis
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses that provide impact, perspective, and recommendation from a financial POV
Is This You?
- Bachelor’s degree, MBA a plus
- At least 5 years relevant work experience (e.g. Corporate Finance, Consulting, FP&A), QSR / retail / multi-unit franchise industry experience a plus
- Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills, with ability to succinctly interpret data for leaders and business partners
- High internal motivation and willingness to “do what it takes” to get the job done
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication/presentation skills, with ability to partner well with other team members and interface effectively with all levels of management
- Ownership mindset on work product – proactively go deeper on a problem vs. doing exactly what was assigned
- Strongly proficient with PowerPoint and Excel
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: $118,600 to $139,400 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 M á s 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.
US Job Seekers/Employees - To view the “Know Your Rights” poster, click here: https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal. You may also access Taco Bell’s Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
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