Hybrid Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

at Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

• Job title: Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $167,600 - $184,900 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irvine, United States

About the role

• Sr. Manager leading financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes at Taco Bell. Providing actionable insights to drive business performance through data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own the company financial planning process, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and period close reporting
• Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and ad-hoc analyses to support strategic decisions
• Oversee deliverables for YUM Planning (e.g. YumCast, Intra-Quarter Forecast, etc.) and partner with Control to confirm accuracy and timeliness of financial results
• Provide support for executive-level financial materials, presentations, board decks, performance insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Development, Strategy, Ops, and others to support initiatives with financial guidance
• Manage capital spending, including bi-annual updates and ensuring new stores are hitting hurdle targets
• Maintain the Long-Range model to ensure that results and decisions are keeping the Brand on track to deliver on its 2030 goals
• Champion continuous improvement, including implementation of planning tools & systems to enhance efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (e.g. corporate finance, restaurant, multi-unit retail)
• Proven experience leading an FP&A function, including building an annual operating plan
• Exceptional financial modeling, storytelling, and communication skills
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior leaders
• As a leader you are strategic & analytical, able to lead and facilitate meetings that drive alignment and results
• Demonstrated coaching skills, with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity

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 and… honestly, too many __good benefits to name__