Finance Intern

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. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community, and family. From the support of Ronald McDonald House Charities 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 the planet.

We also offer outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture:
Does this role interest you?

McDonald’s Global Finance/Accounting centered in Chicago includes multiple departments such as US Finance/Accounting, US Business Insights, Corporate Finance/Accounting, Corporate Tax, and Internal Audit. These teams handle all financial activity and responsibilities for Corporate and US business including accounting & reporting, economic policies, shareholder value, tax, financial risk, and business insights/strategy for McDonald's.

Duration: 10 Weeks, June 7th - August 13th 2027

This internship will sit within the US Finance Market sub-function of Global Finance. These sub-functions support our US owner/operators across a various number of financial aspects. This includes Field Finance, Pricing & Value Strategy, US Corporate Controller Group, Economics & Policy, Real Estate, etc.

For the duration of the internship, you will be able to enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically and feed your need (and ours) for innovation. After going through initial training, you’ll dive in with your team to learn the business and what will be expected of you for the duration of your internship. Our robust programming includes a variety of events such as our Executive Speaker Series, Learning Sessions, Employee Business Network sessions, and other exciting events happening at MHQ throughout the summer!

We designed this internship to provide a smooth transition into McDonald’s so don’t worry – if you bring curiosity and work ethic, we will guide you through everything you need to know about us.

In addition, the skills and knowledge you will gain during the internship will set you up for a variety of career paths depending on your interests and strengths. Being a part of the internship program gives you early access to our full-time post-graduation opportunities as well.

• Present product recommendations for the US menu utilizing pricing, promotions, and trade analysis on current/future menu items
• Present on SBO Transactions utilizing discounted rate analytics
• Present on G&A Guideline account analytics per function for their 2026 plans

• This internship is based out of our global headquarters in…