Senior Financial Analyst, McOpCo FP&A

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

U.S. Finance is comprised of financial professionals who lead all aspects of all financial activity, including accounting, economics policy, business insights and analytics, and strategy and planning for McDonald’s USA, LLC. The Finance team provides thought leadership and measurable insights to support McDonald’s US business. We are seeking a Finance Supervisor to join our team.

About the Opportunity:

This position provides a unique opportunity to be a part of the largest U.S. operator of McDonald’s restaurants in the system. The McOpCo Finance Supervisor develops the annual financial plan and quarterly projections, creates actionable reporting to senior management as well as assists in special projects to drive McOpCo business results. The role offers a tremendous opportunity for an individual to gain a broad understanding of McDonald’s restaurant business and the restaurant P&L, which are both highly valued experiences that can open a wide variety of career paths at McDonald’s Corporation.

Key Responsibilities:

This position provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual to participate in and learn about McDonald’s U.S. business by providing financial leadership to the U.S. McOpCo Organization through strategic guidance, FP&A, and partnership with Operations Officers. Our goal is to enable U.S. McOpCo to meet short-term financial objectives while collaborating wit the McOpCo Executive Leadership to ensure we run great restaurants.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide critical analysis of monthly McOpCo Margin results based on actual results
• Complete monthly analysis on various McOpCo margin metrics, including labor and wages, food costs, delivery revenue, etc.
• Investigate material drivers of the McOpCo business for quarterly P&L projection and the annual plan processes
• Manage actual, projection, and plan capital and initiatives processes
• Development and maintain reports for senior management as well as McOpCo Leadership and Operations teams
• Assist them in providing insightful analysis of key business drivers and opportunities
• Proactively identify and implement efficiencies within financial processes
• Assist in various ad-hoc requests and special projects

Key Customers:

U.S McOpCo Leadership Team, U.S. Leadership Team, U.S. Accounting & Reporting, Global Accounting & Reporting, Investor Relations, Global Business Solutions, Columbus Accounting Center

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $75,700 – $94,620 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or MBA a plus but not required
• 3+ years of Finance/Accounting experience or analytical/data intensive environment
• Extraordinary organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Strategic problem solver, possesses excellent leadership skills and ability to build strong relationships
• Strong ability to interact with various subject areas and levels
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both verbal and written
• Takes initiative and demonstrates creativity in finding efficiencies
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills as well as having the desire and ability to quickly learn new software applications
• Oracle and Hyperion a plus<