Director, Field Finance

Who is Taco Bell

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyones favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8200 restaurants 350 franchise organizations that serve 42 million fans each week around the globe. Were not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world were 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 hasnt been done before we will continue to be inclusive bold challenge the status quo and push industryboundaries.

Were a company that celebrates and advocates for different has bold self-expression strives for a better future and brings the fun while were 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 were 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 finance team to lead Field Finance. Youll be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team that partners closely with Operations HR Supply Chain (RSCS) as well as regional Field Leaders.

The Director is instrumental in developing strategies to grow margin while driving top line sales and creating a rewarding experience for Corporate restaurant team members. Youll play a key role in shaping compensation structure and margin improvement strategies for all Corporate restaurants in addition to sharing best practices with Franchisees. Another key responsibility is partnering cross-functionally with Operations to identify and turnaround any struggling restaurants relative to their peer set. Youll lead a team responsible for identifying actionable insights from our company P&L as well as Restaurant Margin Improvement.

This is a dynamic point of entry to Taco Bell; successful members of the team can move to roles in several different parts of the finance team or into other areas across Taco Bell and YUM brands.

The Day-to-Day:

Core responsibilities include:

• Financial Leadership: Own restaurant-level P&L performance and ensure company restaurants deliver expected returns.
• Margin Optimization: Lead the Taco Bell Margin Improvement Program identifying and executing $5MM in annual savings opportunities in partnership with Food Innovation Supply Chain and Operations.
• Performance Analytics: Direct analysis of operating results develop actionable insights and provide strategic recommendations to improve business outcomes at the restaurant market and enterprise levels.
• Planning & Forecasting: Partner with FP&A and HR to develop annual compensation and incentive plans manage cost of labor and semi-variable line items and oversee quarterly forecasts and annual operating plans.
• Reporting & Insights: Enhance reporting packages dashboards and data automation tools in partnership with technology teams to deliver real-time insights for operators and executives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with Operations HR Payroll and Technology leaders to align finance strategies with field execution.
• Executive Communication: Develop and deliver high-impact presentations for CFO COO and Field Leadership to articulate strategy benchmark performance and share results.
• Long-Range Planning: Lead long-term financial planning for field wage structure business models and return-on-investment analysis for development and special projects.
• Leadership & Influence: Inspire and challenge stakeholders by asking tough questions pushing back when needed and influencing decisions at VP and C-suite levels.

Is This You

• BS required; analytical or business degree preferred
• MBA a strong plus
• 10 years relevant work experience (Consulting Corporate Finance Revenue Management etc.)
• 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 skillsboth 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 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 fromYum! 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: $160400 to $188800 annually bonus eligibility benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately in determining your pay well 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.

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