Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Compensation

Salary: USD 150,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function for Flynn Taco Bell, with additional support for other business units as required
• Develop advanced financial models and scenario analyses to guide capital allocation, marketing spend, expense management, labor planning, and restaurant-level performance
• Perform periodic financial reviews, including variance analyses, financial statement review, and tracking of key drivers to anticipate future performance
• Act as a strategic finance partner to the Taco Bell leadership team, translating complex data into actionable insights that support growth, profitability, and capital efficiency
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize resource allocation, pricing strategies, and investment decisions
• Design and deploy scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to improve forecasting accuracy, streamline workflows, and elevate strategic insight delivery
• Mentor and develop finance professionals through coaching, structured development plans, and skill-building in analytics, communication, presentation, and leadership
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation in financial modeling, reporting automation, and process efficiency
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across finance and the broader organization to share best practices and enhance financial acumen
• Serve as an objective financial steward with an enterprise-wide perspective, balancing brand priorities with overall organizational goals

Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years leading FP&A functions in complex, multi-unit or consumer-facing organizations
• Proven track record of guiding complex financial analyses and positively influencing business outcomes
• Experience driving high-impact initiatives with diverse executive and operational stakeholders
• Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and delivers results in dynamic, growth-oriented environments
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical abilities, and advanced financial modeling capabilities
• Experience supporting multiple business units, ideally including high-growth or early-stage operations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Proven success in building, mentoring, and developing high-performing FP&A teams
• Strong ability to link operational activities to financial results
• High emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach balancing accountability with teamwork
• Comfort working independently or collaboratively, with a hands-on approach to delivering results as needed
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems; experience with Power BI, SAP, and/or Workday is a plus

Technologies

• Excel
• Microsoft Power BI
• SAP
• Workday

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Description

Flynn Taco Bell seeks an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the FP&A function for the Taco Bell brand. This highly visible role will steer financial strategy, enhance forecasting and budgeting processes, and deliver critical insights during a phase of growth and operational scaling across our Taco Bell restaurants. The position will also support FP&A capabilities across other Flynn Restaurant Group units as needed, providing exposure to enterprise-level financial initiatives across the broader Flynn portfolio. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments and is passionate about building scalable FP&A processes, delivering actionable insights, and developing high-performing teams.

About Flynn Group & Taco Bell

• Taco Bell joined Flynn Group in 2013 through the acquisition of 76 restaurants, and the brand has since more than tripled in size, making Flynn the third-largest Taco Bell franchisee globally.
• Flynn Group, founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn, is the largest franchise operator in the world, overseeing a diversified portfolio that includes Applebee’s, Arby’s, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Planet Fitness.
• The company emphasizes an inclusive, high-performance culture where the ideas and contributions of team members are valued. Guided by the core values Care Genuinely for People, Play Like a Champion, and Win as One, Flynn aims to be the premier operator within each brand it serves.