Senior Financial Analyst

Golden Arches Development Corporation (McDonald's); Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Arches Development Corporation (McDonald’s) in Makati, Philippines is seeking a Financial Analyst specializing in FP&A to support strategic decisions and monitor financial performance.

You will lead forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, and financial modeling, and you will partner with cross‑functional teams to prepare clear reports and actionable insights for leadership.

This role offers growth within a globally recognized brand with exposure to multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or related roles.
• Strong FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to translate insights to drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions.
• Consolidate and assess financial performance against targets.
• Analyze data and market conditions to identify trends.
• Prepare and present structured reports and insights.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic projects.

Skills

FP&A

Forecasting

Budgeting

P&L management

Financial modeling

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

Unlock your fullest potential with us!

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.

What you will do:

• Financial Analysis & Evaluation: Leads and conducts financial analysis to evaluate relevant business performance and support strategic decision-making.

• Risk Assessment: Identifies business risks and growth opportunities and recommends actions that support and drive business results.

• Financial Performance Consolidation: Consolidates and assesses company financial performance in alignment with business objectives and financial targets.

• Data Analysis & Trend Identification: Analyzes current and historical data along with market conditions to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.

• Reporting & Presentation: Prepares and presents structured reports, insights, and recommendations to support business decisions.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Provides financial expertise to relevant teams and participates in strategic special projects.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) is preferred but not required

• With at least three to five years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, business advisory, planning and budgeting, or management reporting

• Proficient in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), forecasting, budgeting, P&L management, and financial modeling

• Strong financial analysis and business partnering skills, with the ability to translate business insights to drive data-driven decisions

Who you will work with:

Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver financial insights, influence strategic decisions, and drive sustainable business growth.