Senior, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job 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.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will be part of the Business Advisory Services team within the Corporate Controller Group. As a part of the Global Finance team, this role provides financial expertise, direction, and strategic thought partnership to another Global department.

• Act as one of the Finance Business partners
• Assist with special projects (e.g., act as ongoing Finance SME on large work streams, build cost-benefits analyses, advise on cost savings, etc.)
• Understand, report on, and explain spend drivers within Global Finance and leadership
• Build relationships with both VPs and their teams to create clarity and enable decision-making related to budget, i.e., correlate large amounts of financial data into simple, meaningful cross-functional business discussions
• Act as a key contributor/creator of the McDonald’s Corporate annual budget (once per year,beforethe year begins) and McDonald’s Corporate forecast (multiple timesduringthe year) – the two processes work together to plan for and manage spend
• Support the month-end close process, including issue resolution, budget owner management, variance analysis, and monthly reporting
• Manage all components of Global Financespend – including Operating Expenses Capital Expenditures – and ensure appropriate representation on the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
• Interact, influence, and build strong relationships with all areas of the Corporate Controller Group, Technology, and other McDonald’s departments, building open lines of communication and trust

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of experience; previous FP&A, Big 4, or similar experience preferred
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Proven track record of managing competing priorities and addressing roadblocks –desire to work independently amid ambiguity in a fast-moving environment
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to interact with all disciplines, levels, and cultures and build relationships
• A strategic mindset, bias towards action, skepticism of the status quo, and can-do attitude – someone who is not afraid to dig in, uncover problems, and find solutions as a collective team

Bonus Eligible:Yes

Long - Term Incentive:No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The expected salary range for this role is $85,014.00 -$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.

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The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health…