Associate Manager, Strategic

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 7,500+ 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. W e 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.

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.

Manage key commercial P&L components, including COGS and Fixed Expenses, leading monthly and quarterly close processes, annual forecasting, and identifying risks and opportunities.

Build and maintain financial models while serving as a trusted cross-functional partner in evaluating capital investment requests and assessing their strategic business value.

Collaborate with Finance, Development, Strategy, and Supply Chain teams to identify trends, cost optimization opportunities, and operational efficiency improvements.

Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial results and reconcile issues as needed.

Perform ad hoc analyses, translating data into actionable insights that support strategic initiatives and business objectives.

• 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)

Hybrid work schedule 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

Tuition reimbursement and education benefits

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…