Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting; Ronald McDonald Global

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

Ronald McDonald House® is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that cares for families when they have children who are ill or injured. Through a global network of 250+ independently operated chapters in 60+ countries and regions, we surround families with the resources, services, and support they need, removing barriers so they can be at the heart of their child’s care and ensure the best possible health outcomes.

Ronald McDonald House strives to be part of the solution to the challenges families face when a child needs healthcare, whether that means staying close to a hospitalized child, affording to remain together while a child undergoes treatment far from home, or accessing basic medical and dental care in underserved communities. Through our resources and community partnerships, we help families gain access to healthcare services and stay together during critical moments in their children’s lives.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which Ronald McDonald House Global employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state’of’the’art McDonald’s headquarters in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago.

For more information, visit ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

The Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting is responsible for leading the organization’s annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial plans. This role partners with functional leaders to align budgets and forecasts with operational realities, supports budget owners with clear guidance, and develops robust financial KPI reporting. Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Reporting, the manager translates financial data into actionable insights for leadership and collaborates with data and technology teams to enhance reporting efficiency and scalability.

• Lead the organization’s annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, partnering with functional leaders to ensure plans reflect evolving operational and financial realities.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and visibility in budget development and forecasts, enabling leadership to assess trade-offs, risks, and resource-allocation decisions.
• Strengthen financial ownership across the organization by supporting budget owners with clear frameworks, expectations, and guidance.
• Prepare financial reporting related to the budget and forecasting processes for budget owners, extended leadership and the Board of Trustees, ensuring reports are timely and accurate.

• Lead the development and evolution of financial KPI reporting, ensuring stakeholders have timely, reliable visibility into performance and trends.
• Translate data into actionable insights that inform leadership decision-making and performance management.
• Partner with data and technology teams to improve data quality, efficiency, and scalability of reporting solutions.

• Develop and maintain…