Associate Manager, FP&A

Taco Bell Corp

Irvine, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Actuals, Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Business Support, Capital Analysis, Childcare, Corporate Finance, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Fast Food, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Global Branding, IP (Internet Protocol), Interpersonal Skills, Investment Analysis, Investment Capital, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Reconciliation, Restaurant, Retail, Return on Investment (ROI), SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Supply Chain, Tableau, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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ntttttttWho 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 Mxc3xa1s.

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 seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Associate Manager with high accountability, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative communication style. This role requires a true business partner mentality and the ability to turn financial data into actionable recommendations. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of FP&A, the Associate Manager will oversee key areas of the P&L, driving period, quarterly, and annual operating planning and reporting activities. The individual will deliver financial insights that align actuals, forecasts, and prior-year performance, while keeping finance leadership, cross-functional partners, and parent company Yum! informed on business performance to guide strategic decisions.

The Day-to-Day:

  • Oversee key components of the P&L, including Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Fixed Expenses, and Advertising.
  • Partner cross-functionally to assess Capital Investments and provide ROI analyses.
  • Lead period, monthly, and quarterly close responsibilities for assigned P&L line items, ensuring accuracy of results and clear explanation of variances (vs. forecast, prior year), including recommended actions and forward-looking outlook.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Development, Marketing, Strategy, and Supply Chain teams to identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
  • Prepare and deliver templates, schedules, and supporting materials for quarterly financial submissions.
  • Establish and refine financial processes to improve forecasting, reporting, and analytical capabilities.
  • Partner with Yum! Accounting to reconcile issues and ensure accuracy of financial data, as needed.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analyses to provide insights, perspective, and recommendations that support business priorities.

Is this you?

  • Bachelor's degree, 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 by translating financial data into meaningful insights
  • High internal motivation and willingness to "do what it takes" to get the job done
  • Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in financial analysis
  • Ability to translate financial performance into actionable business insights
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication/presentation skills, with ability to partner well with other team members and ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
  • Ownership mindset on work product - proactively go deeper on a problem vs. doing exactly what was assigned
  • Proficient with PowerPoint and Excel (SQL, Tableau, Power BI and financial reporting system a plus)

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

xe2x80xa2 Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday

xe2x80xa2 Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons

xe2x80xa2 Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)

xe2x80xa2 Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash,

xe2x80xa2 Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions

xe2x80xa2 Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering

xe2x80xa2 Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program

xe2x80xa2 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting

xe2x80xa2 Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive

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xe2x80xa2 Discounts, free food, swag and... honestly, too many good benefits to name

Salary Range: $109,400 to $125,000 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 Mxc3xa1s 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 .tttttt

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About the Company

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Taco Bell Corp

Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California, in the U.S. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., they serve a variety of Tex-Mex foods including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "value menu" items. Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion customers each year in 6,407 restaurants with more than 80 percent of which are owned and operated by independent franchisees and licensees.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Restaurant/Food Services
WEBSITE
http://www.tacobell.com