Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

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. Department Overview We are currently looking for a Director of US FP&A and McOpCo Finance to join our team and lead all aspects of analyzing monthly results for income and G&A, including oversight of the financial planning and projection process in collaboration with the Global FP&A COE. This individual will perform, strategic financial analysis and be a trusted business partner to the entire US business and leadership teams. You will also serve as the Finance Lead for the McOpCo organization, providing strategic guidance and partnering closely with all functions of McOpCo (operations, insights, HR, etc.) to ensure we meet our short and long-term financial objectives. The individual will bring energy and insight as they work across the organization ensuring key financial considerations are understood and incorporated into various projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be comfortable evolving their role and responsibilities as we continue to ensure support business priorities across the entire US business. Duties Manage a team of 10+ professionals focusing on continuous improvement of processes while fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment that enables individual growth. Oversee the U.S. financial results and forecasts, and own the communication of key risks and opportunities to Senior Leadership. This includes all aspects of the US Income Statement – Franchised Margin, McOpCo Margin, G&A and Other Operating Income. Partner with U.S. McOpCo VP, Ops Officers, and U.S. CFO to develop long-term organizational vision, considering margin, capital, and G&A implications. Lead the partnership with U.S. Franchising & Field Offices to evolve and execute the McOpCo portfolio optimization strategy, considering financial return and income implications. Provide support to our 10 Field Offices regarding income and G&A, as well as, analyzing TIP design and providing recommendations to US leadership Oversee development and improvement for all FP&A, G&A and McOpCo finance processes with the goal of simplification. Serve as a key leader in driving change implementation as part of Global Finance Modernization. Lead the creation of presentations to senior management and perform project work as determined by leadership. Provide financial leadership and analysis to support key strategic investment decisions for the business. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required. CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required. 10+ years of progressive experience in fields related to finance or accounting. Ability to network within a large organization and build trusted partnerships; influence through insight and collaboration. Strong talent management skills to develop future leaders, applying the BEST model. Keen ability to connect financial opportunities to restaurant performance and craft long-term financial strategies. Excellent communication skills to deliver clear messaging to financial and non-financial stakeholders at multiple levels within the organization. Ability to influence desired strategic outcomes with various functions across the US business, including McOpCo leadership and US CFO. Experience analyzing trends, P&L statements, income/balance sheets, business valuations, and strong understanding of financial KPIs. Forward thinking and able to anticipate immediate and long-term implications of potential decisions. Focus on continuous improvement with the ability to implement change management. Highly organized with strong prioritization skills and able to navigate a fast-moving environment. Compensation Bonus Eligible: Yes Long - Term Incentive: Yes Benefits Eligible: Yes Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $168,212.00 - $210,265.00 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. Additional Information: Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. The position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance. Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. 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. McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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