Finance Manager

McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive Thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. 

McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.  

That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.  

We’re recruiting engineers to join our Global Technology team in Mexico City as we open our McDonald’s Global Office in Mexico. Our Mexico City Office will be a hub for technology innovation and operational support to help us build the solutions that will improve our customer, crew and employee experience each and every day. 

Check out the McDonald’s  Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. 

We are seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations at the McDonald’s Global Office in Mexico. This role will oversee financial planning and analysis, compliance, and operational excellence, acting as a strategic finance partner to local teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, leadership, and the ability to implement standardized processes in a shared services environment.

This position reports to the Global Office Finance Director (based in India) with a dotted line to the Mexico Site Leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the Mexico office, ensuring alignment with global standards and compliance requirements.
• Partner with local teams to deliver financial insights and recommendations that drive performance and efficiency.
• Define and track key financial performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations, and internal controls in collaboration with external vendors and enterprise teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across HQ, India, and Mexico to support strategic financial initiatives.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, banks, and auditors.
• Oversee vendor invoice processing and payments, serving as the primary liaison with internal finance teams and consultants.
• Administer the American Express platform and corporate credit card program.
• Enforce adherence to T&E policies for employee expense reports.
• Coordinate with Global Trade consultants and Customs Brokers to support import activities.
• Serve as legal representative with the Tax Authority, as applicable.
• Partner with the Tax team to obtain and maintain IMMEX certification (VAT exemption program).
• Support finance and accounting initiatives related to Global Finance Modernization (GF Mod) and Procure-to-Pay processes.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional and cross-regional teams.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, compliance standards, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Leadership & Communication:

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Other Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Commitment to do broad type of responsibilities from operational execution to strategic business partnering.
• Knowledge of local tax regulations and experience with government programs such as IMMEX is advantageous.

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