Consultant, Field Finance (12 month contract)

McDonald's Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global quick service restaurant is seeking a Finance Consultant to join their high-performing Finance team. This 12-month contract role involves analyzing profitability impacts, developing strategic plans, and ensuring robust financial governance. The ideal candidate will have a CPA, relevant experience, and strong analytical skills, contributing significantly to the organization's financial performance and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Analyst.
• Ability to manage finance projects independently with ownership of deliverables.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the financial impact on profitability of business initiatives.
• Monitor Franchisees' financial positions and provide recommendations.
• Prepare forecasts and projections for financial statement accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Analytic software tools

Job description

Job Description:

Company Description:

At McDonald's, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes.

Department Overview

How would you like to work for the #1 quick service restaurant operation in the world?! We currently have a 12-month contract opportunity as a Finance Consultant available in the Finance team. This position will report to the Manager and work closely with the Finance Directors as well as key stakeholders. We are looking for a professional that is motivated to learn, develop, and grow within our organization.

Duties

The person in this role will have the following major responsibilities:

• Support and Accelerate Business Growth
  • Analyze the short and long-term impact on profitability of Real Estate, Franchising, and Operations business initiatives and present results and recommendations to management and stakeholders
  • Participate in the development of long-term National and Regional strategic plans
  • Determine the financial viability of potential new restaurants and the value of existing sites ahead of restaurant transactions
  • Provide value-added recommendations to Finance and Shared Service departments to improve profitability and processes
  • Build high-level and detailed financial models to increase efficiency, identify opportunities and assess risks
  • Lead special projects for Finance or Stakeholders with oversight from Controllers
• Risk Management
  • Proactively monitor and analyze Franchisees' financial position as it relates to profitability, equity, and cash flow, and provide recommendations to address concerns and take advantage of opportunities
  • Understand and interpret business and industry trends and provide guidance and recommendations to minimize risk
• Governance
  • Update and establish Financial policies and standards
  • Ensure stakeholders understand and uphold Financial policies and internal controls

• Reporting and Planning
  • Monitor and accurately report on the financial performance of the Regions and Franchisees
  • Assess and improve reports to ensure they meet the needs of stakeholders
  • Prepare forecasts and projections for individual restaurants and key financial statement accounts.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a CPA designation is required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Analyst.
• Ability to independently complete finance projects, including decision-making and ownership of deliverables.
• A catalyst who will initiate improvements in the business and drive the right behaviors towards meeting our department and corporate objectives
• Confidence to craft and communicate key messages as part of formal presentations to management and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.
• A passion to learn with a focus on continuous improvement of skills and growth within our organization
• Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting priorities
• Excellent analytical skills including proficiency with various software analytic tools
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint technical skills and experience with larger ERP systems

Additional Information:

McDonald’s Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.