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 8,200+ 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 Más. 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: We are looking for a member of the Franchising and Finance team, which supports restaurant unit growth and strategic decision-making around the US franchisee system. You will be part of a team that supports key pillars of the franchise system - franchise store transfers, franchisee capex requirements, franchisee financial performance, and franchisee financial stability. We are looking for a strategic thinker and problem solver with strong attention to detail and financial acumen. A high level of comfort in financial modeling and reading audited/internal financial statements is expected. Finally, you will serve as an analytical partner on high-profile ad hoc projects as the organization seeks to maximize asset utilization and performance. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization. This position is ideal for individuals with high accountability, strong analytical skills, great communication style, a partnership mentality, and in comfort turning facts into recommendations. The individual must be able to influence cross-functional business partners and effectively provide the Franchising and Finance point-of-view on complex business issues to senior management, team members, and franchisees/ licensees. The Day-to-Day: + Perform financial modeling and provide insights into strategic finance developments across the franchise system; Monitor franchisees' financial performance by compiling and reviewing store-level P&Ls and quarterly/annual financial statements. + Help prepare Deal Committee deck/materials; Prepare annual franchisee system financial review and summary. + Review key financial ratios (Rent Adjusted Leverage, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio) to determine risks to the franchise system and offer strategic insights. + Monitor industry trends through constant interaction with bankers/brokers. + Work with management and internal partners to identify and promptly report KPIs + Full understanding of Relationship Agreements and support negotiations of Relationship Agreements. Is This You? + Bachelor's degree required, MBA a plus + 5+ years relevant work experience (e.g., Financial Reporting & Analysis, Business Operations, Corporate Finance, Consulting); Experience working with data and simplifying data retrieval + Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail + Strong financial modeling skills and a high level of comfort with Microsoft Excel + Strong written and oral communication skills with a high level of comfort in collaborating with various internal partners as well as franchisees + Comfort with solving open-ended problems Work-Hard, Play-Hard: + Hybrid work schedule 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 Salary Range: $84,500 to $109,600 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. At Taco Bell, we Live Más 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. 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