Manager, Field Finance

Position 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.

• 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 sales 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.
• Apply 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.
• Adhere to policies including expenses, spending approvals and authorizations.

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 5 to 7+ years of accounting and/or finance experience.
• 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 detail and big picture.
• Excellent communication skills with experience effectively expressing ideas, both verbal and written.
• Effective and engaging presenter.

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long‑Term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The expected salary range for this role is $ – $ 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.

Benefits eligible:
This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance.

Bonus eligible:
This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long‑term incentive eligible:
This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long‑term incentive plan.

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