Associate Manager, Digital Finance

Taco Bell; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym and wellness

Vacation & holidays

401(k) with matching

Comprehensive medical & dental

Job summary

Taco Bell is hiring an Associate Manager for the Digital Finance team to drive the financial performance of its third-party delivery channel. You will partner with Marketing, Digital, Insights, and Operations to analyze profitability and opportunities for growth.

The role requires strong financial modeling, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership. Hybrid work is available with clear pathways for advancement.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in corporate finance or analytics.
• MBA would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Python, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis of third-party delivery performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Delivery, Marketing, and other teams to evaluate strategies for profitable growth.
• Build financial models and business cases for delivery initiatives, including promotions, pricing, and channel economics.
• Own forecasting and post-promotion analysis for third-party delivery offers.
• Develop insights into delivery customer behavior and profitability to inform decisions.
• Synthesize analyses and present key insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Python

Education

BA or equivalent

MBA a plus

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 8,500+ 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:

Taco Bell is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Digital Finance team. You'll be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team that partners closely with Marketing, Digital, Insights & Analytics, and Operations.

As a key member of the team, the Associate Manager will play an important role in driving the financial performance and profitable growth of Taco Bell's third-party delivery business. This individual will serve as a key Finance partner to cross-functional teams, leading financial analysis, developing business cases, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize delivery channel profitability, promotional investments, and growth initiatives.

The Associate Manager will be responsible for developing insights into delivery sales and profitability, evaluating new business opportunities, and helping shape decisions related to promotional strategy, pricing, and channel economics. The role requires the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations that influence business decisions.

Necessary strengths include strong financial modeling and strategic problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and proven success partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be comfortable independently managing analytical workstreams and communicating financial insights to business leaders.

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:

• Lead financial analysis of third-party delivery performance, identifying opportunities to drive incremental sales, optimize costs, and improve restaurant profitability.
• Partner cross-functionally with Delivery, Marketing, and other teams to develop and evaluate strategies for profitable growth of the third-party delivery business.
• Build financial models and business cases to evaluate delivery initiatives, including promotional investments, pricing strategies, and changes to channel economics.
• Own financial forecasting and post-promotion analysis for third-party delivery offers, translating results into actionable recommendations to improve future promotional effectiveness.
• Develop insights into delivery customer behavior, transaction trends, and channel profitability to help inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Synthesize complex financial analyses and communicate key insights and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and business leaders.

Is this you?

• BA required; analytical degree preferred (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Engineering); MBA a plus
• 4+ years relevant work experience (Corporate Finance, analytical/insights-driven roles, Consulting, Investment Banking, etc.)
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to synthesize data and financial analysis to help shape business decisions
• Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, and logical thinking
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience working with large data sets and associated analytics tools/techniques (e.g., SQL, Python) and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a strong plus
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently and multi-task in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment

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: $98,400 to $110,000 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.

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.

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