Senior Operations Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Operations Business Partner to drive strategic financial decision-making in London. This role is pivotal in shaping the financial future of operations, partnering with franchisees, and ensuring sustainable business success through strategic insights and leadership in finance. Ideal candidates will be CIMA/ACA/ACCA qualified with strong commercial acumen and a passion for influencing and guiding business strategy.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Cash allowance

Free parking

Free lunch

Gym access

Industry-leading training and career development

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Track record in financial modelling and business planning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Franchisee Directors for financial decision-making.
• Lead financial modelling for franchise transactions.
• Provide financial training and insights across the business.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial modelling

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Influencing abilities

Education

CIMA qualification

ACA qualification

ACCA qualification

Job description

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Senior Operations Business Partner, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c0bfdb1942c3

Job Views: 3

Posted: 27.05.2025

Expiry Date: 11.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a commercially-minded finance leader looking to shape strategy and drive impact?

McDonald’s is seeking a qualified finance professional to play a pivotal role in commercial decision-making across our UK & Ireland business. You’ll partner with franchisees, evaluate strategic opportunities, and support high-level financial planning that influences business success.

This role involves working closely with both Finance and non-Finance management to make recommendations that focus on ‘doing the right thing’ and not the ‘easy’ thing and ensure the long-term financial success for both McDonald’s and our franchisees.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Strategic Partner - Work closely with Franchisee Directors, supporting financial decision-making.
• Franchising & Commercial Expert - Lead financial modelling for franchise transactions and investments.
• Business Influencer - Collaborate with Finance, Operations & Legal teams on strategy and execution.
• Risk & Growth Advisor - Assess market conditions to support sustainable business expansion.
• Operations Finance Leader - Provide financial training and insights to stakeholders across the business.

What You’ll Need:

• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record in financial modelling and business planning
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• An ability to work cross-functionally and network, building strong relationships and influence partners
• A self-starter mindset with ambition to progress

What You’ll Get:

• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued
• Direct influence on strategic direction and high-profile business initiatives
• Competitive salary plus bonus, cash allowance, free parking, free lunch and gym access
• Hybrid working with a blend of office presence and remote flexibility

Additional Information:

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Ireland's best-loved restaurant company.

McDonald’s is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating a positive, energising, and exceptional working environment for us all.

Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, priorities, and actions. They influence our decisions, how we treat each other, and how we show up as a brand to the world.

• Serve: We put our customers and our people first
• Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
• Integrity: We do the right thing
• Community: We are good neighbours
• Family: We get better together

At McDonald’s, we are people from all walks of life...

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that allows people to be their best authentic selves in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, franchisees, and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues, and as a brand with our reach and relevance, we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognize our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people become more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere.

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