Job Description

The U.S. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, comprised of over one hundred financial professionals that oversee all financial activity, accounting transactions and economic policies for McDonald's USA, LLC, is looking for someone new to join their team!

Various groups within the U.S. Finance department work together to provide in-depth financial reporting for both the Company and its franchisees, preserve the internal control environment, develop financial strategies to complement the real estate portfolio, plan for various business unit's capital, G&A and operating income goals, provide economic analysis on new business introductions such as menu, equipment, and operating procedures and lead all aspects of the investment portfolio for assets related to Company owned restaurants.

The U.S. FP&A team specifically provides financial management, planning/budget support, and data reporting to Senior Management and multiple U.S. departments. The team interacts closely with the U.S. CFO and U.S. Controller for all U.S. financial results, projections and plan achievement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual to participate in and learn about McDonald’s U.S. business. This role will manage the development of financial targets and creation of useful reporting to enable meeting short-term and long-term financial objectives. Within this role, the successful candidate will interact with various levels throughout the U.S. business and also gain exposure to U.S. Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Preparing the annual Plan and completing regular projections with a focus on Franchised Margin and Other Operating Income/Expense sections.
• Analyzing actual P&L results versus projections, prior years and plans.
• Identifying key trends, business drivers, and opportunities through informative analysis and critical thinking.
• Building and maintaining reports for internal partners.
• Perform various monthly, quarterly and annual activities including but not limited to the review of balance sheet reconciliations, monitoring SOX disclosures, reviewing the U.S. field office reporting, and preparing financial disclosures for the U.S. Standalone Financial Statements.
• Proactively identify and implement efficiencies within financial processes.
• Assist with various special projects and ad-hoc requests/reporting as needed.
• Facilitate workload for, coach, and develop two direct reports.

Qualifications

• Must be fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) for COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of related financial experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills. Oracle and Hyperion experience is a plus.
• Prior people management experience is helpful, but not required.
• Outstanding analytical abilities, communication, problem-solving, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic problem solver, possesses excellent leadership skills and ability to build positive rapport quickly.
• Takes initiative and demonstrates creativity in finding efficiencies.

Additional Information

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