Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description

The U.S. FP&A team specifically provides financial management, planning/budget support, and data reporting to Senior Management and multiple U.S. departments. The team interacts closely with the U.S. CFO and the Corporate Controller Group for all U.S. financial results, projections and plan achievement.

Department Overview

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. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us. From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. 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're excited to be back to our state-of-the-art headquarters 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 moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture: Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

Duties

• Highly visible role which allows for frequent and direct interaction with US leadership, including U.S. CFO.
• Financial modelling, including the annual Plan and completing regular projections with a focus on Franchised Margin and Other Operating Income/Expense for the US market.
• Analyzing actual P&L results versus projections, prior years and plans.
• Identifying key trends, business drivers, and opportunities through informative analysis and critical thinking.
• Building and maintaining reports for internal partners.
• Perform various monthly, quarterly and annual activities including but not limited to the review of balance sheet reconciliations, monitoring SOX disclosures, reviewing the U.S. field office reporting, and preparing financial disclosures for the U.S. Standalone Financial Statements.
• Proactively identify and implement efficiencies within financial processes.
• Assist with various special projects and ad-hoc requests/reporting as needed.

• Build strong relationships with operations partners and other key stakeholders

• Facilitate workload for, coach, and develop one direct report

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Accounting or Finance required. CPA, CFA &/or MBA preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of related financial experience. Finance/Accounting & analytical/data experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required. Alteryx, Oracle and Hyperion experience is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities from various stakeholders at once.
• Outstanding analytical abilities, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic problem solver, excellent leadership skills & ability to build strong relationships
• Great interpersonal & communication skills to communicate ideas effectively, verbal & written
• Takes initiative and demonstrates creativity in finding efficiencies
• Prior people management experience is preferred

Compensation

Benefits Eligible - Yes

Salary Range

Salary Range $112,860.00 - $143,900.00

Competencies