Strategic Finance Lead, LATAM & Caribbean Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Onsite dining center

Onsite gym

Generous vacation

Job summary

Taco Bell, part of Yum! Brands, is hiring a Strategic Finance Lead for Latin America and the Caribbean. This hybrid role is based in Irvine, CA, and partners with market CFOs and franchisees to drive planning, profitability, and growth.

You will build operating plans, analyze performance, and provide actionable financial guidance on investments, pricing, and new opportunities. 7+ years of analytical finance experience and Spanish fluency are valued.

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 similar roles.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and P&L analysis skills.
• Experience partnering with multiple markets, franchisees, or external partners valued.
• Industry background in consumer products, technology, restaurants, retail, or startups can be relevant.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Spanish fluency preferred.

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 connecting market reality to regional growth.
• Analyze sales, transactions, investment levels, and operating performance to explain outcomes.
• Provide financial guidance on revenue opportunities, investments, and new business opportunities.
• Evaluate marketing initiatives, pricing, and menu strategy for profitability.
• Collaborate with franchisees and cross-functional teams to improve profitability via modeling.
• Support development decisions with pro forma modeling and payback analysis.
• Deliver consistent reporting and build financial thinking across partners.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

P&L analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Spanish

Education

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

MBA

Job description

Taco Bell, part of Yum! Brands, is hiring a Strategic Finance Lead for Latin America and the Caribbean. This hybrid role is based in Irvine, CA, and partners with market CFOs and franchisees to drive planning, profitability, and growth.

You will build operating plans, analyze performance, and provide actionable financial guidance on investments, pricing, and new opportunities. 7+ years of analytical finance experience and Spanish fluency are valued.