Associate Manager, Finance - International

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 are looking for an Associate Manager with with high accountability, strong analytical skills, great communication style, a partnership mentality, and comfort turning facts into recommendations. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, responsibilities include leading International’s period, quarterly, and annual operating planning and reporting activities. This individual will develop financial insights and update finance leadership, cross-functional partners, and parent company Yum on financial performance to guide business decisions.

The Day-to-Day:

• Lead planning and forecasting for International, as well as providing completed templates and schedules for quarterly submissions
• Partner with key teams (e.g. Finance, Development, Strategy) on sales planning, new unit development, incremental investment asks, and G&A management
• Lead monthly reporting calls with business units, which includes evaluating risks & opportunities against FY plan, identifying appropriate actions, and assessing overall impact to profit
• Conduct and provide insightful analysis on period results versus forecast & year-over-year variances, including recommended actions and/or re-allocation of funds, as appropriate
• Build & maintain KPI dashboard, and track metrics against FY targets
• Work with Yum! accounting department to identify cause of changes and reconcile any accounting issues
• 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?

• BS/BA, MBA a plus
• At least 5 years relevant work experience (e.g. Corporate Finance, Consulting), QSR / retail / multi-unit franchise industry experience a plus
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with ability to succinctly interpret data for leaders and business partners
• High internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, 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
• 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 
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits 
• 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: ­­$93,800 - $130,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ult