Director, Strategic FP&A & Business Advisory

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 182,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Long-term Incentive eligible

Benefits eligible

Job summary

McDonald’s in Chicago is seeking a Director of Business Advisory Services and Financial Planning & Analysis to lead a small team and partner with corporate finance and functional leaders to shape strategic investments.

You will build financial models, present to executive management and the board, and drive budgeting and forecasting to ensure financial viability of major projects with a focus on modernization and talent development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of dynamic experience in finance & accounting.
• Ability to network within a large organization and influence through insight and collaboration.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong ability to build insightful financial models in Excel.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fluctuating deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5-8 professionals.
• Lead quarterly forecasts for corporate functions and communicate results.
• Build and articulate financial models founded in operational realities.
• Prepare executive and Board level financial communications.
• Build relationships across functions to enable action plans.
• Guide initiative owners on financial implications and progress.
• Provide financial leadership for key strategic investments.
• Lead budgeting, monitoring, and tracking processes.
• Engage Senior Leadership to align long-term priorities with financial implications.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team management

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Strategic thinking

Excel expertise

Relationship building

Decision support

Job description

McDonald’s in Chicago is seeking a Director of Business Advisory Services and Financial Planning & Analysis to lead a small team and partner with corporate finance and functional leaders to shape strategic investments.

You will build financial models, present to executive management and the board, and drive budgeting and forecasting to ensure financial viability of major projects with a focus on modernization and talent development.