Associate Manager, Strategic Product Finance

KFC•Irvine, CA

3d•$109,400 - $128,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Taco Bell is seeking a highly motivated Associate Manager to join its Marketing Analysis team in Finance. The role partners with Marketing, Digital, Food Innovation, Operations, and Supply Chain to evaluate business performance and support data-driven decisions. The Associate Manager develops financial insights, strategies, and recommendations through the testing, development, and execution of marketing initiatives, including new and existing products, pricing, menu board strategy, and profitable sales growth. The position requires financial modeling and analysis, strategic problem-solving, data analysis, accountability, and cross-functional partnership in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment. The successful candidate independently investigates business questions, pressure-tests assumptions and narratives, identifies underlying business drivers, and translates complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for cross-functional leadership. The role offers an entry point to Taco Bell, with potential opportunities to move into other Finance or Taco Bell and Yum! Brands roles. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with an onsite expectation Tuesday through Thursday and a year-round flex day on Friday. The salary range is $109,400 to $128,600 annually, plus bonus eligibility and benefits. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis; visa sponsorship and immigration support are not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 6 years of relevant work experience in Corporate Finance, analytical or insights-driven roles, Consulting, Investment Banking, or similar fields.
Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, and logical thinking.
A can-do attitude and desire to have a large impact on the organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a team and partner cross-functionally.
Resourcefulness and ability to build business cases using financial models, data, and relevant assumptions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and multitask in a complex, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to communicate and present at the executive level to Taco Bell and franchise stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and proficiency in PowerBI and SQL or another data-querying language.

Nice To Haves

An analytical degree, such as Economics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
MBA.

Responsibilities

Own the financial analysis for layer(s) of the product marketing calendar, such as innovation or value.
Provide financial thought leadership and partner cross-functionally to solve challenges in real time and develop holistic recommendations for next steps and future enhancements.
Lead ad hoc analysis to diagnose performance, derive actionable insights, and present recommendations for a path forward or pivots to maximize performance.
Determine product sales mix and the profit impact of marketing campaigns.
Conduct breakeven analysis and develop pro formas.
Advise stakeholders on the financial impact of product promotion decisions.
Forecast cost of sales and develop supply chain projections.
Analyze product test markets and national marketing promotions.
Provide and present financial and strategic recommendations for product ideas and campaigns.
Influence cross-functional partners, routinely at the Manager through Director level.

Benefits

Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year, plus holidays and time off for volunteering.
Generous parental leave for all new parents.
Adoption assistance program.
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands and immediate vesting.
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care.
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons.
Onsite dining center and game room.
Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash.
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions.
Discounts, free food, and company swag.