Sr. Analyst, Market Intelligence at KFC Pan Europe in Irvine, CA

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 8,500+ 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 Senior Analyst, Market Intelligence drives data-informed growth decisions by analyzing trends, delivering high-impact insights, and supporting key market planning tools and strategies. This role offers strong visibility across the Development organization and the opportunity to present to senior leaders on development success criteria, sales forecasting, and other strategic topics. Reporting to the Market Planning Director, this individual will operate with a high level of ownership and autonomy while partnering across teams to advance critical growth initiatives.

The Day-to-Day: 

•    Lead complex, high-impact insights projects with a high degree of autonomy, ownership, and accountability, working independently while navigating ambiguity and driving work forward with confidence.
•    Conduct data analysis using statistical and analytical tools (Excel, Alteryx, MicroStrategy) to extract actionable insights from large datasets and translate findings into meaningful trends, benchmarks, and recommendations that support new restaurant development.
•    Support updates and ongoing maintenance of the Market Plan, applying advanced technical capabilities to ensure tools, outputs, and recommendations remain accurate, relevant, and actionable.
•    Build expertise in Taco Bell development technology systems and maintain analytical tools, tracking systems, and frameworks that support sales forecasting, mass mobile data impact projections, and new restaurant growth.
•    Partner directly with external vendors and internal stakeholders to execute complex initiatives, manage deliverables, and solve problems with a strategic, forward-thinking approach.
•    Provide thought partnership and support on ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed, with increasing responsibility for influencing decisions and driving execution on key development priorities.

Is this you? 

•    Minimum 3 years of development, real estate, strategy, or finance experience with demonstrated organizational impact, team leadership and increasing responsibility in related areas.  
•    BA required; analytical degree preferred (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Engineering) 
•    Superb interpersonal and communication skills
•    Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently and multi-task in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment
•    High attention to detail
•    Resourceful nature, with strong problem-solving and customer-service orientation
•    Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills is a must
•    Experience with CRM, Power BI, Alteryx and Smartsheet (or other project management tools) a plus

Work-Hard, Play-Hard: 

•    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, and 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: ­­$98,400 to $110,000 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.

Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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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