SR. ASSOCIATE MANAGER FINANCE BUDGET & REPORTING

California

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

We’re looking for an Sr. Associate Finance Manager possessing strong analytical skills, adept at drawing out insights, and demonstrating a partnership mentality. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Funds Oversight, responsibilities include periodic budget management, driving financial accountability, developing internal controls, and high-level reporting activities related to optimizing the use of Taco Bell’s Marketing and Advertising funds. This individual will produce analysis on financial performance for leadership and cross-functional partners that will be used to help guide business decisions.

The Day-to-Day

  • Conduct and provide insightful analysis of the Marketing & Advertising Funds, as well as Store Merchandising, on period results versus forecast & year-over-year variances, including recommended actions and/or re-allocation of funds, as appropriate
  • Partner with budget owners and key stakeholders on quarterly expense forecasting submissions and assist in income forecasts
  • Facilitate periodic reporting meetings with Marketing Operations, which include evaluating risks & opportunities against FY plan, identifying appropriate actions, and assessing overall impact to fund
  • Liaise with YUM Accounting to reconcile issues and ensure accuracy of results
  • Assist with quarterly reporting to the Reporting & Oversight Committee, as well as ad-hoc analyses that provide impact, perspective, and recommendation from a financial POV
  • Maintain financial processes and enhance internal governance on overall budget management & tracking
  • Conduct ad-hoc analyses that provide impact, perspective, and recommendation from a financial POV

Is this you?

  • Bachelor’s degree, MBA a plus
  • At least 7 years of relevant work experience (e.g. Finance, Consulting, or Strategic Planning); QSR / Retail / CPG / Multi-unit franchise industry experience a plus
  • Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills, with demonstrated ability to succinctly interpret results and insights for leaders, business partners
  • Ownership mindset on work product – proactively go deeper on a problem vs. doing exactly what was assigned
  • Outstanding interpersonal & communication/presentation skills, with ability to partner well with other team members and interface effectively with all levels of management
  • Highly proficient with PowerPoint and Excel

Work-Hard, Play-Hard

  • 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
  • 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: $118,600 to $139,400 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 M á s 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.

Posted 2026-03-27

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