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Associate Manager, Funds Irvine, CA

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 are seeking an Associate Manager with strong data analysis skills, comfortable driving data driven insights and partnership mentality. This role is fast-paced, working directly with our Digital & Technology team, supporting financial and investment management, P&L optimization and ROI tracking. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Funds Oversight, responsibilities include ongoing business case measurement, ROI and KPI monitoring, product level P&L optimization and investment trade-offs. This individual will develop financial insights and update finance leadership and cross-functional partners on financial performance to guide business decisions.

The Day-to-Day: • Build and maintain financial models while serving as a trusted cross-functional partner in evaluating investment requests and assessing their strategic business value. • Partner with key business partners to develop business case development framework and perform ongoing measurement • Partner with D&T to ensure correct value metrics are defined, pressure testing financial assumptions & reconcile issues as needed. • Perform post-launch retro reviews • Build & maintain KPI dashboard, and track metrics against FY targets • Assist with quarterly reporting on value measurement and realization for Franchise committee • Perform ad hoc analyses, translating data into actionable insights that support strategic initiatives and business objectives.

Is this you? • Bachelor's degree, MBA a plus • 6 years relevant work experience (e.g. Corporate Finance, Consulting, Investment Management), 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

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, and 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: $109,400 to $122,000 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.

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.

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