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:

This opportunity is designed for high-performing talent interested in driving profitable growth across Taco Bell’s business.

By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in consideration for one of two Associate Manager positions — one within Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis) and one within Development (Strategic Development & Analysis). Through a shared interview process, candidates will be evaluated on core strategic competencies and ultimately aligned to the role that best matches their strengths, experience, and business needs.

Both paths offer meaningful exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional partnership, and high-impact decision-making that shapes the future of the brand.

We’re looking for strategic thinkers who are comfortable navigating ambiguity, connecting data to insights, and influencing outcomes across teams. If you’re energized by solving complex problems and contributing to enterprise-level growth, we’d love to meet you.

Is this you?

• 4+ years of experience in Finance, Development, Strategy, Consulting, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives from analysis through recommendation
• Strong financial and/or analytical modeling skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights
• Experience preparing and delivering materials to senior leadership audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with a track record of driving projects forward independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions

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: ­­**$109,400** to $128,600 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.

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.

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The Day-to-Day (Associate Manager, FP&A):

• Oversee key components of the P&L, including Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Fixed Expenses, and Advertising
• Support monthly and quarterly close cycles, deliver variance analysis on key drivers, and contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial planning
• Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and scenario planning to support key business decisions
• Collaborate with Finance, Development, Marketing, Strategy, and Supply Chain teams to identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate capital investments and growth initiatives

The Day-to-Day (Associate Manager, Strategic Development & Analysis):

• Lead bi-weekly cross-functional Development calls (A&D, Real Estate, Legal, Construction, SD&A, Ops), holding team accountable and helping drive equity strategy
• Present new site projects to senior leadership, using data-driven insights to articulate business rationale and ensure strategic alignment
• Analyze new unit performance and market trends to inform pipeline and asset strategy decisions
• Own post-audit process, helping understand key drivers and refine assumptions around sales cannibalization
• Partner with Finance to align on achievement of investment returns and mitigation of sales / profit cannibalization
• Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and scenario planning to support key business decisions