Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting (Ronald McDonald House Global)

Department Overview

Ronald McDonald House® is an independent, nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization that cares for families when they have children who are ill or injured. Through a global network of 250+ independently operated Chapters in 60+ countries and regions, we surround families with the resources, services, and support they need, removing barriers so they can be at the heart of their child’s care and ensure the best possible health outcomes.

Ronald McDonald House strives to be part of the solution to the challenges families face when a child needs healthcare, whether that means staying close to a hospitalized child, affording to remain together while a child undergoes treatment far from home, or accessing basic medical and dental care in underserved communities. Through our resources and community partnerships, we help families gain access to healthcare services and stay together during critical moments in their children’s lives.

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We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which Ronald McDonald House Global employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art McDonald’s headquarters in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago.

For more information, visit ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

Role Overview

The Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting is responsible for leading the organization’s annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial plans. This role partners with functional leaders to align budgets and forecasts with operational realities, supports budget owners with clear guidance, and develops robust financial KPI reporting. Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Reporting, the manager translates financial data into actionable insights for leadership and collaborates with data and technology teams to enhance reporting efficiency and scalability.

Main Responsabilities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting 

• Lead the organization’s annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, partnering with functional leaders to ensure plans reflect evolving operational and financial realities. 

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and visibility in budget development and forecasts, enabling leadership to assess tradeoffs, risks, and resource allocation decisions. 

• Strengthen financial ownership across the organization by supporting budget owners with clear frameworks, expectations, and guidance. 

• Prepare financial reporting related to the budget and forecasting processes for budget owners, extended leadership and the Board of Trustees, ensuring reports are timely and accurate 

Business Intelligence & KPI Reporting 

• Lead the development and evolution of financial KPI reporting, ensuring stakeholders have timely, reliable visibility into performance and trends. 

• Translate data into actionable insights that inform leadership decision‑making and performance management. 

• Partner with data and technology teams to improve data quality, efficiency, and scalability of reporting solutions. 

Financial Modeling and Long-Term Financial Planning 

• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support resource allocation, risk assessment, and planning decisions. 

• Lead long-term financial planning efforts including evaluating the financial implications of strategic initiatives, investments, and funding opportunities. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred). 

• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience, previous FP&A and/or public accounting strongly preferred 

• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting and 501(c)(3) compliance regulations. 

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools (Power BI is a plus)

• Experience with financial systems 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences. 

The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance. 

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes 

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $101,437.00 - $126,797.00 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.