Sr. Finance Manager, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

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.

Job Description

McDonald's is committed to driving positive change through our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives. We are looking for a Senior Manager of Finance within the Global Finance Business Advisory Services team who will play a pivotal role in further integrating sustainability and ESG considerations into our financial decision-making and management processes. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify, quantify, and manage sustainability and ESG-related financial risks and opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be a strong performer and self-starter, with experience interacting across multiple disciplines. This candidate will also have comfort with ambiguity, agile ways of working, and openness to evolving their own role and responsibilities as we continue to ensure our ESG Finance team is fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis & Business Partnership

• Develop, implement, and manage robust financial frameworks to assess the financial implications of sustainability strategies and ESG factors, including climate change, social impact, and governance risks
• Build strong relationships with business leaders across the organization to understand their sustainability and ESG priorities and integrate them into financial planning, modeling, and decision-making
• Provide strategic financial advice and support as a thought partner and problem solver to corporate functions on sustainability and ESG-related investments, Virtual Power Purchase Agreements, capital allocation, and cost management
• Facilitate the development of sustainability and ESG-aligned business strategies and operational plans
• Strategically advise and partner on sustainability and ESG related projects, such as clean energy, commitment assessments, and business case creation
• Ability to manage complex projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and deliverables.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for senior leadership
• Perform ad hoc project work

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate sustainability and ESG-related financial risks, such as climate change physical and transition risks, reputational risks, and regulatory risks
• Develop and implement effective risk management processes and controls to ensure compliance with ESG regulations and standards

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
Long term incentive eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $129,800 – $165,490 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.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or consulting. Experience in sustainable finance a plus
• Strong understanding of sustainability practices and ESG principles, frameworks, and regulations and the specific ESG challenges and opportunities within the restaurant industry
• Understanding of climate-related risks and opportunities, and the ability to assess their financial implications
• Proven track record in financial analysis, modeling, and reporting
• Ability to build insightful financial models coupled with the ability to communicate results to non-finance professionals
• Ability to optimally scrutinize and challenge project assumptions; interpret strategies and priorities through a financial lens
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively