Sr Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

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 FP&A Senior Manager will be part of the Technology Finance team within the Corporate FP&A Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide financial expertise, direction, and strategic thought partnership to our cutting-edge Global Technology team.

As the Senior Manager of Technology FP&A, you will play a critical role in managing the financial performance and planning of one of our largest and most complex Global business units.

• Business Case Development:
  Develop comprehensive business cases for major technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial objectives. This includes analyzing costs, benefits, risks, and alternatives to support decision-making processes as well as modeling restaurant impacts and working with accounting.
• Business Case Value Realization and Management Reporting:
  Lead financial analysis and evaluation of value realization for quarterly presentations to Global SLT for transformational business cases (e.g. Edge, GRNT, Archie, etc.). This will require the ability to navigate complex work streams and lead high-impact financial modeling in addition to sharing clear insights to Senior Management.
• Strategic Planning:
  Manage ongoing communication and engagement with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of projects, providing regular updates on financial performance, risks, and opportunities, and adjusting plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Financial Business Partner:
  Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across various departments and levels of the organization, including senior executives, department leaders, and project teams, to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and secure buy-in for proposed initiatives.
• Leadership and Team Development:
  Proven leadership ability to inspire and develop high-performing cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to drive organizational success.
• Cross-Functional Team Management:
  Lead cross-functional teams to deliver results through both direct employees and indirect reporting relationships.
• Change Management:
  Manage organizational change and drive process improvements to adapt to dynamic technology and business environments.
• Financial Analysis:
  Proficiency in conducting detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.
• Data Analysis:
  Skill in correlating large amounts of financial data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations, leveraging advanced analytical tools and techniques to support informed…