LA&C Strategic Finance Leader – Growth & Analytics

Taco Bell; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Onsite dining center and gym

401(k) with 6% matching

Medical & dental benefits

Free food

Job summary

Taco Bell seeks an experienced Finance leader to partner with markets across Latin America and the Caribbean, driving planning, profitability, and strategic investments. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, translating complex data into clear recommendations.

The role blends strategic finance with marketing analytics in a hybrid Irvine, CA setting, offering startup-like impact within a global brand, and close collaboration with franchise partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, or a related analytical field; MBA is a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in strategic finance, FP&A, commercial finance, or another analytical environment.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and P&L analysis with ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience partnering with multiple markets, franchisees, business units, or external partners.
• Industry background in consumer products, technology, restaurants, or franchising is relevant.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred due to cross-region collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and performance discussions across LA&C with market CFOs and regional leaders.
• Build annual operating plans, forecasts, scenarios, and business cases aligning market realities to regional growth.
• Analyze sales, transactions, investment levels, and operating performance to explain what matters and actions needed.
• Provide financial guidance on revenue opportunities, capital investments, and new business opportunities.
• Evaluate marketing initiatives and profitability; partner with franchisees to improve performance.
• Support development decisions through pro forma modeling, payback analysis, and cannibalization assessments.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, and performance reporting for regional teams.
• Simplify finance processes to deliver timely, decision-ready information.
• Collaborate across Finance, FP&A, Insights, Technology, Marketing, and external vendors.
• Build capability with franchise partners by adapting approaches to different financial maturities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

P&L analysis

Cross-market partnering

Advanced Excel

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, or related field

MBA is a plus

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Taco Bell seeks an experienced Finance leader to partner with markets across Latin America and the Caribbean, driving planning, profitability, and strategic investments. You will own budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, translating complex data into clear recommendations.

The role blends strategic finance with marketing analytics in a hybrid Irvine, CA setting, offering startup-like impact within a global brand, and close collaboration with franchise partners.