Finance Business Partner

McDonald's Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation); Makati; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

McDonald’s Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corporation) is seeking a seasoned finance professional to serve as a strategic partner to the Operations team in optimizing profitability across franchised stores.

The role emphasizes financial modeling, reporting, and guidance on accounting practices, with a focus on scalable profitability and sound internal controls within a fast‑growing QSR network. This position is based in Makati and offers corporate growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred with 5+ years in finance, accounting, franchising, or QSR.
• Strong background in financial reporting, compliance, taxation, and internal controls.
• Proficient in Power BI, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, partnering, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic finance partner to the Operations team, supporting the financial performance and growth of sub-franchised stores.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to improve store profitability and support operational decision-making.
• Partner with Field Services to identify, evaluate, and implement initiatives that drive sustainable profitability improvements.
• Develop financial models to assess current and future franchising strategies, including impact analysis and risk evaluation.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies, financial programs, and business plans to support organizational objectives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

McDonald’s is the largest fast-food chain with over 70,000 employees serving Filipinos all over the Philippines, and we are continuously on the lookout for high-caliber talents to join our growing team!

With us, working means an opportunity to grow with our limitless career opportunities, and experience an empowering, inclusive and safe work environment.

About the job

What you will do:

• Business Partnership: Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Operations team, supporting the financial performance and growth of sub-franchised stores.
• Financial Insights: Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to improve store profitability and support operational decision-making.
• Performance Improvement: Partner with Field Services to identify, evaluate, and implement initiatives that drive sustainable profitability improvements.
• Financial Modeling: Develop financial models to assess current and future franchising strategies, including impact analysis and risk evaluation.
• Technical Advisory: Provide guidance on accounting policies, financial programs, and business plans to support organizational objectives.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferably a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least 5 years of experience in finance, accounting, franchising, or the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry.
• Strong background in financial reporting, compliance, taxation, and internal controls.
• Proficient in Power BI, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, business partnering, and stakeholder management skills.

Who you will work with:

Partner with business leaders to influence strategic decisions, drive profitability, and support the long-term growth of the franchising business.