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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 7,500+ 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 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:
The Director, Franchise Finance & Business Management is responsible for leading a team to maintain strong relationships with Taco Bell franchisees and ensure continued financial health of the Taco Bell franchise system. This role drives impact across the Taco Bell business through leadership in franchisee business reviews, analysis of franchisee financial transactions, and monitoring franchisee compliance with brand standards. With this role, the opportunities are endless: this high profile role has frequent opportunities to present analysis and recommendations to the executive leadership team, leads key strategic projects including refranchising, and maintains relationships with key industry lenders and brokers. The Director, Franchise Finance & Business Management will report to the Senior Director, Franchising & Development and will lead a team of eight professionals.
The Day-to-Day:
- Lead team that analyzes franchisee financial health; update leadership with trends and analysis
- Play a key role in assessing and prioritizing Franchise Policy enforcement and execution of all policy decisions
- Build strong relationships with franchisees and execute business reviews to discuss People/Org Structure, Operations, Asset Strategy, Development, Acquisitions, Financial Health, and Succession Planning
- Drive strategy to maximize shareholder value via refranchising and real estate sales.
- Motivate and grow team to become the next generation of leaders within Taco Bell and Yum.
Is This You?
- BA required; analytical degree preferred (e.g., Finance, Business, Economics) and an MBA in Business or Administration is preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in highly analytical environments (franchise management, corporate strategy, business development, etc.) in a leadership or management position preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership or management experience with small-mid size teams
- Demonstrated ability to work with senior management teams and partner effectively with a range of cross functional groups
- Superior analytical and financial modeling skills, with ability to synthesize data from a variety of sources and frame business issues in a straightforward manner
- Strong leadership presence and communication skills; ability to translate vision into action
- Comfortable with driving change . Strong problem-solving skills; ability to develop “win-win” solutions; aptitude to learn and apply new methods
- Strong leadership skills and sense of self-motivation, with a demonstrated bias for action
- Strong emotional intelligence, self-awareness/maturity, interpersonal skills, executive presence and perspective to manage quick/unexpected transitions or conflicts to a successful resolution
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
- Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
- 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: $151,900-$196,680 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.
Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.
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