Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description

The FP&A Manager will be part of the Business Advisory Services team within the Corporate Controller Group. As a part of the Global Finance team, this role provides financial expertise, direction, and strategic thought partnership to another Global department.

This role offers a unique opportunity to provide financial expertise, direction, and strategic thought partnership to our cutting-edge Global Technology team.

Responsibilities: 

Act as one of the Finance Business partnersAssist with special projects (e.g., act as ongoing Finance SME on large workstreams, build cost-benefits analyses, advise on cost savings, etc.)Understand, report on, and explain spend drivers within Global Finance and leadership; this work will require an individual to operate at the executive-level and the lowest level of detailEstablish relationships with both VPs and their teams to create clarity and enable decision-making related to budget, i.e., correlate large amounts of financial data into simple, significant cross-functional business discussionsAct as a key contributor/creator of the McDonald’s Corporate annual budget (once per year, before the year begins) and McDonald’s Corporate forecast (multiple times during the year) – the two processes work together to plan for and manage spendOversee the month-end close process, including issue resolution, budget owner management, variance analysis, and monthly reportingLead all components of Global Finance spend – including Operating Expenses Capital Expenditures – and ensure appropriate representation on the Income Statement and Balance SheetInteract, influence, and build strong relationships with all areas of the Corporate Controller Group, Technology, and other McDonald’s departments, building open lines of communication and trust

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $112,860 – 143,900 / per year 
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

QualificationsBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance5+ years of experience; previous FP&A, Big 4, or similar experience preferredAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiencyExecutive-level communication skills and presence – ability to level-up the details, identify what’s important, and advise our leadershipConsistent record of leading challenging priorities and addressing roadblocks –desire to work independently amid ambiguity in a fast-moving environmentStrong interpersonal skills – ability to interact with all subject areas, levels, and cultures and establish relationshipsA strategic attitude, bias towards action, skepticism of the status quo, and can-do attitude – someone who is not afraid to dig in, uncover problems, and find solutions as a collective team

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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