Manager, Value Realization

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Date: Jul 13, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Company: McDonald's Corporation

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 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. 

Department Overview

The Value Realization Office (VRO) is a centrally managed, strategic capability partnering closely with business and program leaders to create financial transparency and consistency in how we identify, track, and realize value across the portfolio of transformation programs. 

 The Manager, VRO is responsible for the end-to-end ownership and governance of assigned transformation business cases and associated stakeholders. This role leads financial planning, forecasting, value tracking, and performance management across multiple programs, ensuring alignment between program execution and financial outcomes. The Manager partners closely with cross-functional and executive leadership to drive value realization, support strategic decision making, and ensure consistency in financial reporting and processes across the portfolio.

Duties

  • Own and manage multiple business cases and programs across the portfolio, including consolidation, forecasting, and performance tracking 
  • Lead end-to-end financial planning and forecasting processes (annual plan, quarterly forecasts, and variance analysis) for assigned programs, ensuring alignment to committed value targets 
  • Maintain accountability for value realization by tracking and validating savings and business outcomes against approved business cases 
  • Provide clear, concise, and insightful reporting to senior leadership, including executive-level storytelling and decision support 
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment across program teams, finance, and leadership, driving accountability and execution against financial and strategic objectives 
  • Oversee program financial performance, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and executional oversight, supported by reconciliation and variance analysis 
  • Drive the measurement, reporting, and analysis of KPIs and program performance metrics across the transformation portfolio 
  • Lead and support VRO governance processes, including monthly reporting cycles, executive reviews, and alignment with TMO and functional leadership 
  • Identify risks, variances, and opportunities across programs and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial and operational outcomes 
  • Build and maintain scalable business models, reporting tools, and dashboards to measure and communicate value delivered to the organization 
  • Lead and develop team members, providing guidance, prioritization, and oversight across multiple deliverables and programs 
  • Act as a key liaison across VRO, program teams, finance, and external partners to ensure alignment, transparency, and execution 
  • Guide the preparation of executive business reviews and strategic planning cycles 
  • Ensure all planning, reporting, and governance deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy and accountability

Qualifications

Skills Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 
  • 5+ years of experience; previous FP&A, consulting, or Big 4 experience preferred 
  • Strong cross-functional business acumen and experience operating in complex, matrixed environments 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive execution 
  • Ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear insights and communicate value-driven opportunities to leadership 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present effectively to executive audiences 
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling

Preferred Skills:

  • MBA or relevant Master’s degree (Business, Accounting, Finance) preferred 
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate in a dynamic and unstructured environment 
  • Advanced financial acumen, including experience with P&L ownership, forecasting, and business case development 
  • Experience supporting large-scale transformation programs or enterprise initiatives

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: YES

Long - Term Incentive: YES

Benefits Eligible: YES

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $107,684.00 - $134,605 USD 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.

Additional Information: 

Benefits eligible: This 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.

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

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. 


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