Manager, Field Finance

Job Description:

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 Stamford Field Office, located in Stamford, CT has an opening for a Field Finance Manager.  This role directly supports the Field Office Finance Director and indirectly supports the Stamford Leadership Team, the Extended Leadership Team, and Owner Operators through developing critical financial analysis and recommendations consistent with McDonald's financial policies and philosophies

Duties

- Review overall Owner/Operator Financial health, to proactively identify potential issues that may affect financial health and evaluate and/or propose strategies to mitigate risks to drive business growth

- Monitor and analyze individual Owner/Operator financial health and provide recommendations for improvements/options

- Coordinate and work with the National Field Finance Team (NFF) to support the Field Office, including:

- Assessment of the financial viability standard for an Owner/Operator Business review

- Evaluate financial projections and ability to meet financial screens for Sale's between Operators

- Provide financial perspective to the Franchising Function to support the Franchise Vision Plan

-Create and present onsite and virtual presentations to franchise owners, sharing key financial performance metrics and trends

- Analyze Owner Operator cash flow results and create projections; partner with Operator teams to identify profit opportunities

- Identify gaps between business trends and Field Office targets so adjustments and additional tactics can be identified to achieve goals, and prepare financial analysis of proposed gap closing initiatives

- Application of Economic policies and partnering initiatives to individual restaurant situations

- Assess reasonableness of Development deals with respect to local market knowledge, affordability, and profitability/returns

- Coach and consult with non-financial stakeholders/partners to translate proposed business strategies and tactics into Operating Income / Restaurant Cash Flow

- Adherence to policies including expenses, spending approvals and authorizations

Qualifications

+ BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance

+ 5 to 7+ years of accounting and/or finance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Highest integrity and ethics

+ CPA and/or MBA preferred

+ Knowledge of Real estate development and/or franchising a plus

+ Strong computer and Excel skills

+ Proven ability to impact and influence others

+ Strong interpersonal skills to interact with various disciplines and levels

+ Experience leading and working well within a team

+ Exceptional organizational skills and experience working independently

+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an effective balance of the detail and big picture

+ Excellent communication skills with experience effectively expressing ideas, both verbal and written

+ Effective & engaging presenter

Compensation

Bonus Eligible:

Yes

Long - Term Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $ - $ per year.

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