Sr. Financial Analyst, US Tech FP&A

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.

The Global Finance Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Team was established to deliver greater visibility into the cost of technology through active management of our Global Technology investments across multiple technology platforms and products.

This specific role within the Global Finance team offers an individual the opportunity to liaise with McDonald’s US market to plan, manage, and forecast product costs in a rapid, reliable and efficient manner, with TCO in mind. The role is responsible for the processes and technology that support our US Technology Investment. It provides an opportunity to develop skills in the areas of reporting analytics, data management, project financial management, communication, technology and financial systems, influencing and building key relationships. The individual will develop a strong understanding of McDonald’s US Technology business and participate in efforts to drive efficiencies across the entire organization.

Key customers include cross-functional technology teams across US Technology along with US Finance, Global Technology, and Global Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the US Technology annual financial planning process ensuring:
• Consistent data collection with details of projects, spend, resources and spread across all US Technology products
• Zero-based budgeting approach and alignment with overall technology strategy
• Strong insights to enable leadership decision-making, leveraging PowerBI reporting
• Manage actual spend and forecast of the US Technology Investment including:
• Supporting product budget owners in maintaining their spend and forecast utilizing the US standardized budget template
• Completing variance analyses to drive monthly financial reviews with leadership
• Driving thoughtful financial conversations and decision-making through financial storytelling
• Assist the Department with essential financial activities including:
• Reviewing contract approvals and adherence to budget
• Partnering with our Workforce Solutions team to ensure adherence to invoicing processes
• Processing manual invoices
• Managing time entry requirements for technology resources
• Relationship Management
• Build trust and rapport with key stakeholders including teams within US Technology, Global Technology, Global Finance, and leadership
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the key business processes and systems and identify integration, alignment and improvement opportunities
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analyses at the request of key stakeholders, utilizing various datasets and inquiry methods

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is $87,050 – $108,810 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting with 3+ years’ experience with multi-project financial management and/or financial planning
• Strong Excel modeling experience required
• PowerBI/Tableau modeling experience required
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage relationships effectively with stakeholders at a variety of levels and across multiple functions
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Moderate understanding of technology finance, analytics, and product costing
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs quickly, reliably, and accurately
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to anticipate stakeholder needs
• Self-starter that proactively seeks to streamline/optimize processes
• Proficient with SmartSheet preferred
• McDonald’s restaurant technology experience preferred

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. 

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

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