Sr. Finance Manager, Franchise Funds

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 highly motivated Sr. Manager to lead the Funds Oversight pillar. This role frequently interacts with cross-functional partners, members of the leadership team and representatives of Taco Bell’s franchise advisory council to ensure that Taco Bell’s marketing, advertising and technology funds are optimized to drive key organizational priorities. The Sr. Manager is responsible for oversight and governance of the funds via financial leadership and includes providing clear analysis, leading financial forecasts, delivering actionable insights and taking the long view to help drive decision-making. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator (critical to success), demonstrates a bias towards action, is highly adaptable, drives continuous improvement, and has strong financial acumen.

The Day-to-Day:

• Provide strategic financial oversight and control for Taco Bell’s advertising, marketing and technology funds
• Serve as the Finance point of contact for all matters related to the Funds (e.g. policy guidance, financial modeling, ad-hoc requests, etc.)
• Play key role in quarterly meetings with Franchisees in communicating updated financial forecasts, highlighting notable changes, and facilitating questions from the committee
• Drive maturity of reporting and insights for key audiences across Digital, Technology, and Marketing
• Partner closely with FP&A lead on Fund’s impact to the overall P&L
• Collaborate with Control and Franchise committee on annual audits and AUPs
• Ability to ask hard questions, and have the courage to push back when necessary

Is This You?

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (e.g. Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Consulting)
• Demonstrated coaching skills, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity
• Proactive self-starter and problem solver, especially when navigating ambiguity
• Must be able to convey information and frame business issues to all levels of the organization in a clear, focused and concise manner
• As a leader you are strategic & analytical, able to lead and facilitate meetings that drive alignment and results
• Embraces changes and is open to new ideas and approaches

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: ­­$134,000 - $170,000 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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