Sr. Analyst, Field FinanceIrvine, CA

Sr. Analyst, Field Finance

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 Ms.

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

Taco Bell is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Field Finance team. The Field Finance team works directly with the Field Operations and Financial Planning and Analysis teams. The Field Finance team is responsible for the company-owned restaurant P&Lincluding FP&A responsibilities and real-time performance & financial management. The Sr. Analyst works closely with senior field leaders, cross-functional partners, and senior leaders to drive results across Taco Bell's more than 480+ company-owned restaurants, a $1 billion business.

The Sr. Analyst of Field Finance forecasts and oversees Semi-Variable costs for the equity business. This position needs someone with high accountability, strong analytical skills, good communication style with both peers and leadership, a partnership mentality with the field, and ability to turn facts into recommendations and actionable plans for our Company-owned restaurants.

The Field Finance team is a dynamic point of entry into the Taco Bell organization, often serving as a launching point for various parts of the Taco Bell and Yum businesses.

The Day-to-Day

Own the financial forecast and financial planning of a major P&L line-item (Semi Variables/Other Semi Variables)

Provide detailed understanding and analysis of a major P&L line item performance and weekly reporting to Field Ops (Semi Variables/Other Semi Variables)

Manage and provide actionable opportunities to grow Company-owned restaurant margins through partnership with equity Region Leaders and RSC Ops

Analytic support and field training by assembling regular business reviews of store-level flowthrough. Process store-level flowthrough for the Company-owned restaurants

Own impairment analysis and lead cross-functional strategy for remediation

Ad hoc presentations and requests around Company-owned restaurant margins

Is This You?

BA required; analytical degree preferred (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Engineering)

5+ years relevant work experience

Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, and logical thinking

Superb interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well in a team environment and partner cross functionally

Ability to synthesize data and financial analysis to help shape business decisions

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and SQL a plus

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: $96,000 to $112,900 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 Ms 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.