Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

McDonald's Corporation•Chicago, IL

About The Position

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. We are currently looking for a Director of US FP&A and McOpCo Finance to join our team and lead all aspects of analyzing monthly results for income and G&A, including oversight of the financial planning and projection process in collaboration with the Global FP&A COE. This individual will perform, strategic financial analysis and be a trusted business partner to the entire US business and leadership teams. You will also serve as the Finance Lead for the McOpCo organization, providing strategic guidance and partnering closely with all functions of McOpCo (operations, insights, HR, etc.) to ensure we meet our short and long-term financial objectives. The individual will bring energy and insight as they work across the organization ensuring key financial considerations are understood and incorporated into various projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be comfortable evolving their role and responsibilities as we continue to ensure support business priorities across the entire US business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required. CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required.
10+ years of progressive experience in fields related to finance or accounting.
Ability to network within a large organization and build trusted partnerships; influence through insight and collaboration.
Strong talent management skills to develop future leaders, applying the BEST model.
Keen ability to connect financial opportunities to restaurant performance and craft long-term financial strategies.
Excellent communication skills to deliver clear messaging to financial and non-financial stakeholders at multiple levels within the organization.
Ability to influence desired strategic outcomes with various functions across the US business, including McOpCo leadership and US CFO.
Experience analyzing trends, P&L statements, income/balance sheets, business valuations, and strong understanding of financial KPIs.
Forward thinking and able to anticipate immediate and long-term implications of potential decisions.
Focus on continuous improvement with the ability to implement change management.
Highly organized with strong prioritization skills and able to navigate a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of 10+ professionals focusing on continuous improvement of processes while fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment that enables individual growth.
Oversee the U.S. financial results and forecasts, and own the communication of key risks and opportunities to Senior Leadership. This includes all aspects of the US Income Statement – Franchised Margin, McOpCo Margin, G&A and Other Operating Income.
Partner with U.S. McOpCo VP, Ops Officers, and U.S. CFO to develop long-term organizational vision, considering margin, capital, and G&A implications.
Lead the partnership with U.S. Franchising & Field Offices to evolve and execute the McOpCo portfolio optimization strategy, considering financial return and income implications.
Provide support to our 10 Field Offices regarding income and G&A, as well as, analyzing TIP design and providing recommendations to US leadership
Oversee development and improvement for all FP&A, G&A and McOpCo finance processes with the goal of simplification.
Serve as a key leader in driving change implementation as part of Global Finance Modernization.
Lead the creation of presentations to senior management and perform project work as determined by leadership.
Provide financial leadership and analysis to support key strategic investment decisions for the business.

Benefits

sabbatical program
tuition assistance
flexible work arrangements
health and welfare benefits
401(k) plan
adoption assistance program
educational assistance program
flexible ways of working
time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO)
comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance
bonus
stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan