Sr. Manager, International Finance & Strategy
Irvine, CA
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:
Is This You?
Work-Hard, Play-Hard:
Salary Range: $167,600 to $184,900 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 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.
US Job Seekers/Employees - To view the "Know Your Rights" poster, click here . You may also access Taco Bell's Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect from you and how we use, sell, and share that information, please see our Privacy Notice for California Employees here .
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:
- Serve as a key partner in delivering the 2030 international growth ambitions, with a focus on strengthening unit economics and sales growth to accelerate the development pipeline.
- Monitor critical growth initiatives, ensuring annual business unit profit targets are achieved or exceeded.
- Partner with Global FP&A, International Leadership Team (ILT), and business unit leaders to provide performance updates, insights, and strategic recommendations.
- Manage Franchise P&L performance tracking and lead unit economics initiatives to drive franchisee profitability and P&L improvement.
- Build strong internal and external relationships, communicate clearly across a diverse audience.
- Deliver executive-level presentation support and storytelling for the International Leadership Team (ILT) and ILT Squad.
- Oversee the creation and upkeep of self-service reporting tools and dashboards capturing topline, menu performance, and other critical metrics, enabling stronger data-driven decisions.
- Coach and develop an Associate Manager who supports data management, cross-functional projects, builds business cases, and performs financial analyses.
Is This You?
- Bachelor's degree, MBA preferred
- 8+ years of experience in business strategy and finance, ideally in large consumer, retail and QSR space
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability in a fast-paced environment
- Business unit or P&L ownership experience, partnered with operators and commercial leaders
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior leadership teams
- Ability to navigate complex problems and negotiate successfully
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
- Relationship builder and cross-functional collaborator
- Data-driven decision-maker, financial modeling and business case developmentResults-oriented with a bias for action
- 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
- 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: $167,600 to $184,900 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 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.
US Job Seekers/Employees - To view the "Know Your Rights" poster, click here . You may also access Taco Bell's Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect from you and how we use, sell, and share that information, please see our Privacy Notice for California Employees here .