Group Finance & G&A Controller

McDonald’s HQs; Oslo; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonald’s HQs seeks a Group Finance & IFRS Controller based in Oslo to bridge Group Finance, FP&A, and business stakeholders. The role combines IFRS reporting, governance, and G&A controlling with hands-on accounting responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Big 4 background or similar finance experience and be fluent in English for applications. Some Nordic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant finance experience.
• Experience in financial reporting, controlling, auditing, or Group Finance.
• Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience from multinational organizations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Group Finance activities including IFRS reporting, annual report preparation, statutory reporting, note disclosures, audit coordination and consolidation support.
• Drive daily accounting and administration of the Group holding entities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Supports tax-related matters, including transfer pricing documentation and intercompany coordination.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial follow-up of Group G&A functions.
• Develops Jedox reporting and planning processes and supports dashboards and management reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Financial systems proficiency

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Jedox

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Tiego

Job description

The Group Finance & G&A Controller plays a key role within the Group Finance function, combining responsibility for Group G&A controlling with active participation in financial reporting, IFRS-related matters, governance activities, and other core Group Finance processes.

The role acts as a bridge between Group Finance, FP&A and business stakeholders, supporting both financial performance and compliance across the organization.

We are looking for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working across both controlling and financial reporting. The role is well suited to someone coming from a Big 4 background or a similar finance environment who wants broader exposure to Group Finance topics while remaining close to the business.

The role is based in Oslo, Norway, with openness to candidates located in Stockholm, Copenhagen, or Helsinki, subject to travel requirements.

For this role, we would prefer applications and CVs to be submitted in English.

Group Finance & IFRS

• Participates in Group Finance activities including IFRS reporting, annual report preparation, statutory reporting, note disclosures, audit coordination and consolidation support.
• Drive the day-to-day accounting and administration of the Group holding entities, including journal entries, reconciliations and related reporting activities.
• Supports tax-related matters, including transfer pricing documentation, monitoring of intercompany arrangements and coordination with external advisors.
• Takes an active role in Group reporting, including cash flow and capex reporting.
• Contributes to finance governance, internal controls and process improvement initiatives.

Group G&A Controlling

• Own budgeting, forecasting, reporting and financial follow-up of Group G&A functions.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and cost follow-up.
• Partner with budget holders to provide financial insights and challenge spending.
• Support headcount and personnel cost reporting and analysis.
• Prepare management presentations and decision-support material.

Reporting, Systems & Process Improvement

• Support development and enhancement of Jedox reporting and planning processes.
• Assist in developing reporting tools, dashboards, and management reports.
• Be proactive on process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to data quality and master data governance.
• Support finance transformation and continuous improvement projects.

Education:

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent.

Experience

• 2-5 years of relevant finance experience.
• Experience within financial reporting, controlling, auditing, or Group Finance.
• Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience from multinational organizations is an advantage.
• Experience from a Big 4 audit firm is considered a strong advantage.
• Experience from a Group Finance function is beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across both accounting and controlling disciplines.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Experience with reporting and planning tools (e.g., Jedox, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Tiego, or similar).
• Structured and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement focus.

Success Factors

The successful candidate combines the analytical mindset of a controller with a solid understanding of financial reporting and Group Finance processes.

Equally important, the individual is a strong relationship builder who can work effectively across different functions, cultures, and levels of the organization. The role requires frequent interaction with budget holders, business leaders, shared service teams, auditors, and finance colleagues across the Nordics. Success therefore depends not only on technical competence, but also on the ability to communicate clearly, build trust, challenge constructively, and influence stakeholders in a positive and collaborative manner.

What Success Looks Like

After 12 months, the successful candidate will have:

• Established ownership of Group G&A budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Built strong relationships with budget holders across the Nordic organization.
• Become a trusted support resource for IFRS, annual report, audit, and Group reporting activities.
• Identified and implemented process improvements within reporting and controlling.
• Contributed to reducing dependency on key individuals within critical Group Finance processes.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in a Nordic language (Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or Finnish) is considered a strong advantage