Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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 8,500+ 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 highly motivated Sr. Manager to lead the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, while providing actionable insights that drive business performance. This role is ideal for an individual who can cultivate effective business partnerships, demonstrate critical thinking, and develop an executive-level story. You will own forecasting & reporting deliverables, maintain financial models, and support creation of presentation materials. 

The Sr. Manager combines strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, business-focused recommendations. You will also collaborate closely with the Field Finance, Marketing Analysis and Control teams to ensure alignment between plans and financial results.

The Day-to-Day: 

• Own the company financial planning process, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and period close reporting
• Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decisions
• Oversee deliverables for YUM Planning (e.g. YumCast, Intra-Quarter Forecast, etc.) and partner with Control to confirm accuracy and timeliness of financial results 
• Provide support for executive-level financial materials, presentations, board decks, performance insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Development, Strategy, Ops, and others to support initiatives with financial guidance
• Manage capital spending, including bi-annual updates and ensuring new stores are hitting hurdle targets
• Maintain the Long-Range model to ensure that results and decisions are keeping the Brand on track to deliver on its 2030 goals
• Champion continuous improvement, including implementation of planning tools & systems to enhance efficiency

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (e.g. corporate finance, restaurant, multi-unit retail)
• Proven experience leading an FP&A function, including building an annual operating plan
• Exceptional financial modeling, storytelling, and communication skills
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior leaders
• As a leader you are strategic & analytical, able to lead and facilitate meetings that drive alignment and results
• Demonstrated coaching skills, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons