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Sr. Manager, Finance

Yum Brands
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026

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 Mas.

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 leader to join the finance team to head Digital Finance. You'll be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team that partners closely with Digital, Marketing, and Business Analytics teams. 

The Senior Manager is instrumental in driving financial analysis and commercial thinking to profitably grow digital channels. You'll play a key role in shaping the promotional strategy of digital products, including the Taco Bell Rewards program, and driving growth in Customer Annual Value. This individual will need a solid background in finance and be able to articulate the business model impact of digital throughout the restaurant P&L. Another key responsibility is partnering cross-functionally to design, implement, and scale tests to optimize digital channels. This includes kiosks, eCommerce, delivery, and digital menuboards.

You'll lead the team responsible for managing the P&L across all digital channels and conducting data-driven analysis to drive actionable insights. A key responsibility is being able to synthesize analysis and make recommendations in support of business objectives-customer acquisition and frequency, strengthening margins, etc.

We're looking for a high-impact leader that is fueled by Restless Curiosity and a strong desire to play a big role in taking Taco Bell's digital business to the next level.

The Day-to-Day: 

    Lead digital finance-manage the digital P&L and proactively identify opportunities for topline and bottom line growth
    Coach team responsible for digital finance. Build capability throughout team to leverage data and financial analysis to drive decision making
    Lead financial and commercial thinking on the impact from digital products to restaurant business model
    Own key cross functional relationships with digital, data, and marketing teams. Drive commercial-minded business perspective
    Develop presentations to distill analysis, make recommendations, and share key executive-level updates
    Influence cross functional partners, routinely at the Director through VP level 
    Partner cross-functionally, developing tests to optimize digital programs and channels to balance sales and margins
    Develop long range forecasting for digital impact to the restaurant P&L

Is this you? 

    BA required; analytical or business degree preferred 
    MBA a strong plus
    8 years relevant work experience (Consulting, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, etc.)
    Experience working with large data sets and associated analytics tools/techniques (SQL, PowerBI, etc.) a plus
    Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, and logical thinking 
    Desire to have a large impact on our organization with a can-do attitude 
    Excellent coaching and leadership skills
    Resourceful nature with an ability to build business cases through financial models, data, and relevant assumptions to drive action 
    Strong organizational skills; ability to proactively drive agenda and prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment
    Superb interpersonal and communication skills-both written and oral. Can develop persuasive executive-level presentations
    Demonstrated success in a team environment requiring cross functional influence 
    Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

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: $158,000 to $180,000 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 Mas 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.  

US Job Seekers/Employees - To view the "Know Your Rights" poster, click here. You may also access Taco Bell's Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

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

California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect from you and how we use, sell, and share that information, please see our Privacy Notice for California Employees here.

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Salary : $158,000 - $180,000

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