Sr Analyst, Marketing Finance

KFC Corporation; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Onsite childcare

Onsite dining center

Onsite gym

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Medical & dental coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Taco Bell in California is seeking a Senior Marketing Analyst to join the Marketing Analysis team within Finance. This role partners with Marketing, Digital, Food Innovation, Operations, and Supply Chain to evaluate performance and support data-driven decisions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, a BA in a relevant field, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and proficiency in Power BI and SQL. The position offers hybrid work, onsite amenities, and opportunities for growth within Yum!

Qualifications

• BA or higher in finance, economics, mathematics or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve ambiguous problems.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and SQL is a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of marketing tests and initiatives; identify drivers and quantify financial impact.
• Translate data into concise business recommendations with clear methodology.
• Evaluate financial and operational effects of new product launches and pricing.
• Serve as Finance point of view for cross-functional workstreams; communicate risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models, reports, and tools to inform decisions.
• Monitor performance and support quarterly business reviews with insights.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics or Mathematics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

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 7,500+ 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 industryboundaries.

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 seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Marketing Analysis team within Finance. This role partners closely with Marketing, Digital, Food Innovation, Operations, and Supply Chain to evaluate business performance and support data-driven decision-making.

The Senior Analyst is responsible for developing financial insights and perspectives on marketing initiatives, product performance, and pricing strategy. This includes synthesizing data across multiple sources, identifying key business drivers, and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support profitable growth.

This role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable independently investigating business questions, pressure-testing assumptions, identifying underlying business drivers, and translating complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.

This position provides strong exposure to cross-functional partners and offers opportunities for career growth within Finance and across Taco Bell and Yum! Brands.

The Day-to-Day:

• Lead analysis of product tests and marketing initiatives, independently identifying key business drivers, quantifying financial impacts, and developing actionable recommendations
• Translate complex data into concise, well-supported business recommendations that clearly communicate methodology, assumptions, and business implications
• Evaluate financial and operational impacts of new product launches, pricing strategies, and promotional offers
• Serve as the Finance point of view for assigned workstreams, proactively partnering with cross-functional teams and communicating business risks, opportunities, and recommendations
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the business and proactively investigate underlying drivers
• Develop and enhance financial models, reporting, and tools to improve decision-making and team efficiency
• Monitor and communicate ongoing business performance through recurring reporting and quarterly business reviews, identifying key trends, drivers, risks, and opportunities to inform business decisions.

Is this you?

• BA required; analytical degree preferred (e.g., Finance, Economics, Mathematics)
• 4+ years relevant work experience
• Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to independently solve ambiguous business problems
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well in a team environment and partner cross functionally and across organizational levels
• Highly detail oriented and organized
• Ability to synthesize data and financial analysis to help shape business decisions
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and SQL a plus

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 fromYum! 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 $115,800 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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Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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