Sr Manager, Global Financial Planning Analysis - McDonald's Corporation

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 outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good

The FP&A Senior Manager will be part of the Business Advisory Services team within the Corporate Controller Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide financial expertise, direction, and strategic thought partnership to our cutting-edge Global Technology team.

As the Senior Manager of Technology FP&A, you will play a critical role in leading the financial performance and planning of one of our largest and most complex Global business units.

Responsibilites:

• Develop comprehensive business cases for major technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial objectives. This includes analyzing costs, benefits, risks, and alternatives to support decision-making processes.
• Lead financial analysis and evaluation of value realization for quarterly presentations to Global SLT for transformational Edge cases. This will require the ability to navigate complex work streams and lead high-impact financial modeling in addition to sharing clear insights to Senior Management.
• Lead ongoing communication and engagement with partners throughout the lifecycle of projects, providing regular updates on financial performance, risks, and opportunities, and adjusting plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with key collaborators across various departments and levels of the organization, including senior executives, department leaders, and project teams, to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and secure consensus for proposed initiatives.
• Shown leadership ability to inspire and develop high-performing cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to drive organizational success.
• Cross-Functional Team Management: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver results through both direct employees and indirect reporting relationships.
• Lead organizational change and drive process improvements to adapt to dynamic technology and business environments.
• Proficiency in conducting detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.
• Skill in correlating large amounts of financial data into significant insights and actionable recommendations, demonstrating advanced analytical tools and techniques to support informed decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field is required (CPA and/or MBA preferred by not required)
• 8+ years of experience; previous FP&A, Corporate Finance, Big 4, or similar experience preferred
• Proficiency in financial consolidation software preferred or advanced Excel skills. Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Executive-level communication skills and presence – ability to level-up the details, identify what’s important, and advise our leadership team.

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 mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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