Finance Director, Corporate 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 a 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 UniversitySample future items in our Test KitchenUtilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globeWe 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: McDonald’s is looking for an experienced and strong Director of Business Advisory Services and Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team in support of our vision to bring best-in-class solutions to the enterprise.Leading a small team, the ideal candidate will provide strong financial leadership and become a trusted strategic thought partner to the business. The individual will bring experience, energy, and insight to influence and support major business decisions and strategic projects to ensure key financial considerations are well understood, clearly communicated, and closely monitored.Partnering with key functional leaders and corporate finance leaders, the candidate will operate with a focus on innovation, modernization, and talent development. The candidate will bridge the gap from strategic intent to financial viability in a very important area of the Company. To ensure this is effectively managed, the Director will ensure: strategic priorities and financial resources are aligned; financial implications of proposed projects are understood up-front and as projects evolve; project costs are appropriately tracked and communicated; leadership has recommendations on ways to stay on budget while still achieving key objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesManage, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5-8 professionalsLead quarterly forecasts for corporate functions which includes communicating expected financial results for functional and finance leadership, evaluating risks and opportunitiesBuild and articulate financial models founded in operational realitiesBuild executive and Board level financial communications and lead presentations to and discussions with executive management teams as necessaryBuild positive relationships across functions and project teams which enable open conversations and effective action plansEngage with individual initiative owners to understand current and potential projects; help shape project progression while ensuring financial implications are understood and communicatedProvide financial leadership & analysis to support key strategic investment decisionsBuild strong processes for budget monitoring, recording, and trackingEngage with Senior Leadership to build long-term plans for priorities and translating related financial implications to our McDonald’s enterpriseQualifications:

10+ years of dynamic experience in fields related to finance & accountingAbility to network within a large organization and build trusted partnerships; influence through insight and collaborationStrong people leadership and team management skillsStrong ability to build insightful financial models in Excel coupled with the ability to guide others on how to interpret the resultsComfort with ambiguity and fluctuating deadlines at timesAbility to work in a dynamic environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, desire to deliver resultsStrong business & financial acumen including tactical and critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skillsForward thinking and able to anticipate immediate and long-term implications of potential decisionsNothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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