Sr. Manager, Finance

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 8,500+ 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:

Taco Bell is looking for a highly motivated leader to join the finance team to head Digital Finance. You'll be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team that partners closely with Digital, Marketing, and Business Analytics teams.


The Senior Manager is instrumental in driving financial analysis and commercial thinking to profitably grow digital channels. You'll play a key role in shaping the promotional strategy of digital products, including the Taco Bell Rewards program, and driving growth in Customer Annual Value. This individual will need a solid background in finance and be able to articulate the business model impact of digital throughout the restaurant P&L. Another key responsibility is partnering cross-functionally to design, implement, and scale tests to optimize digital channels. This includes kiosks, eCommerce, delivery, and digital menuboards.

You'll lead the team responsible for managing the P&L across all digital channels and conducting data-driven analysis to drive actionable insights. A key responsibility is being able to synthesize analysis and make recommendations in support of business objectives-customer acquisition and frequency, strengthening margins, etc.

We're looking for a high-impact leader that is fueled by Restless Curiosity and a strong desire to play a big role in taking Taco Bell's digital business to the next level.

The Day-to-Day:

• Lead digital finance-manage the digital P&L and proactively identify opportunities for topline and bottom line growth
• Coach team responsible for digital finance. Build capability throughout team to leverage data and financial analysis to drive decision making
• Lead financial and commercial thinking on the impact from digital products to restaurant business model
• Own key cross functional relationships with digital, data, and marketing teams. Drive commercial-minded business perspective
• Develop presentations to distill analysis, make recommendations, and share key executive-level updates
• Influence cross functional partners, routinely at the Director through VP level
• Partner cross-functionally, developing tests to optimize digital programs and channels to balance sales and margins
• Develop long range forecasting for digital impact to the restaurant P&L

Is this you?


• BA required; analytical or business degree preferred
• MBA a strong plus
• 8+ years relevant work experience (Consulting, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, etc.)
• Minimum 2+ years of experience directly managing people, including coaching, performance management and employee development
• Experience working with large data sets and associated analytics tools/techniques (SQL, PowerBI, etc.) a plus
• Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, and logical thinking
• Desire to have a large impact on our organization with a can-do attitude
• Excellent coaching and leadership skills
• Resourceful nature with an ability to build business cases through financial models, data, and relevant assumptions to drive action
• Strong organizational skills; ability to proactively drive agenda and prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills-both written and oral. Can develop persuasive executive-level presentations
• Demonstrated success in a team environment requiring cross functional influence
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) 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, and 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: $158,000 to $180,000 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.

Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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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