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Director, Field Finance

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 8,200+ 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 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 individual to join the finance team to lead Field Finance. You’ll 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. You’ll 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. You’ll 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 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, 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: ­­$160,400 to $188,800 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal.  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 at https://jobs.tacobell.com/wp-content/themes/jobs.tacobell.com-2024/assets/build/doc/Employee+Privacy+Notice+%28TB%29+%2820230701%29_2024%2811-15-2024%29-Final.pdf

 

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