Associate Manager, Strategic Finance

KFC•Irvine, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Taco Bell is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Marketing Analysis team in Finance. You’ll be part of a fast-paced and dynamic team that partners closely with Marketing, Digital, Food Innovation, Operations, and Supply Chain. The Associate Manager is instrumental to launching the unique and craveable products that are Taco Bell’s secret sauce. As a key member of the team, this individual will develop financial insights, strategies, and recommendations throughout the testing, development, and execution phases of marketing initiatives. You’ll play a key role in new and existing products, pricing and menuboard strategy, and driving profitable sales growth. Necessary strengths include: financial modeling and analysis, strategic problem solving, data analysis, a great attitude, high levels of accountability, and ability to partner cross-functionally. 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.

Requirements

BA required; analytical degree preferred (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Engineering)
4+ years relevant work experience (Corporate Finance, Consulting, etc.)
Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, and logical thinking
Desire to have a large impact on our organization with a can-do attitude
Superb interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work well in a team environment and partner cross functionally
Ability to synthesize data and financial analysis to help shape business decisions
Resourceful nature with an ability to build business cases through financial models, data, and relevant assumptions
Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently and multi-task in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus
Experience with Power BI and SQL a plus

Responsibilities

Determining sales mix and profit impact of marketing campaigns
Breakeven analysis and pro forma development
Advising stakeholders on the financial impact of campaign decisions
Cost of sales forecasting and supply chain projections
Analysis of product test market and national marketing promotions
Providing financial and strategic recommendations in designing campaigns
Shaping product ideas and developing financial perspectives
Conducting ad-hoc analysis, distilling insights, and making actionable recommendations
Finance ownership for layer(s) of product marketing calendar (e.g.: value, innovation, etc.)
Influencing cross functional partners, routinely at the Manager through Director level

Benefits

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, 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