Finance Manager – FP&A Consolidations and Reporting

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.

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.

Job Description

The Manager – FP&A Consolidation and Reporting will be part of the Business Advisory Services team within the Corporate Controller Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide financial expertise, direction, and strategic thought partnership to our cutting-edge Global Technology unit.

As the Manager of Consolidations within our Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the consolidation and reporting processes for our largest and most complex business unit, Global Technology. Your responsibilities will include establishing robust processes for actual reporting, projection and plan, communicating clearly and concisely with senior leadership on financial insights and performance, providing guidance on processes and governance to the entire Global Technology organization, and serving as the cohesive force within our team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Consolidation and Reporting Processes: Develop and maintain efficient and accurate processes for consolidating financial data from various business units within Global Technology. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of actual financial results and projections.

Strategic Data Analysis: Analyze financial data strategically to identify trends, ask critical questions, and provide insightful recommendations. Utilize data to drive strategic decision-making and influence business outcomes.

Guidance and Governance: Provide guidance and expertise on financial reporting processes and governance standards to teams across the Global Technology organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement best practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Communication and Presentation: Build and deliver clear and concise presentations to communicate financial performance, forecasts, and key insights to senior management and other stakeholders. Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

Cross-Functional Team Management: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver results through both direct employees and indirect reporting relationships.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the quality of financial reporting and analysis. Drive initiatives to implement process improvements and optimize the use of financial systems and tools.

Operational Coordination: Serve as the key point of contact for coordinating deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities across teams. Ensure seamless collaboration and alignment to meet all deadlines and objectives.

Change Management: Manage organizational change and drive process improvements to adapt to dynamic technology and business environments.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

· 6 years of experience; previous FP&A, Big 4, or similar experience preferred

· Proficiency in financial consolidation software preferred or advanced Excel skills.

· Proficiency in Alteryx, PowerBI, or a similar software preferred or willingness to learn

· Experience with financial reporting tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex financial data.

· Ability to strategically analyze data to identify trends, ask critical questions, and provide insightful recommendations.

· Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams, including direct and indirect reporting relationships.

· Strong project management skills with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously.

· Demonstrated ability to manage organizational change and drive process improvements in dynamic environments.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to senior management and other stakeholders.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across different functions and levels of the organization.

· Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and quality of financial reporting and analysis.

· Innovative mindset with a focus on optimizing the use of financial systems and tools.

Additional Information

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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