Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting (Ronald McDonald House Global)

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 101,437 - 126,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus eligibility

Long-term incentive opportunities

Job summary

A global restaurant leader in Chicago is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Reporting to oversee budgeting and forecasting. This role requires a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field and 5–7 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include financial KPI reporting and driving transparency in financial plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong nonprofit accounting knowledge and advanced Excel skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience, previous FP&A and/or public accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting and 501(c)(3) compliance regulations.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Translate data into actionable insights that inform leadership decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Excel proficiency

Business intelligence tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald’s means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

Ronald McDonald House® is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that cares for families when they have children who are ill or injured. Through a global network of 250+ independently operated chapters in 60+ countries and regions, we surround families with the resources, services, and support they need, removing barriers so they can be at the heart of their child’s care and ensure the best possible health outcomes.

Ronald McDonald House strives to be part of the solution to the challenges families face when a child needs healthcare, whether that means staying close to a hospitalized child, affording to remain together while a child undergoes treatment far from home, or accessing basic medical and dental care in underserved communities. Through our resources and community partnerships, we help families gain access to healthcare services and stay together during critical moments in their children’s lives.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which Ronald McDonald House Global employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state’of’the’art McDonald’s headquarters in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago.

For more information, visit ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.

Role Overview

The Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting is responsible for leading the organization’s annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial plans. This role partners with functional leaders to align budgets and forecasts with operational realities, supports budget owners with clear guidance, and develops robust financial KPI reporting. Reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Reporting, the manager translates financial data into actionable insights for leadership and collaborates with data and technology teams to enhance reporting efficiency and scalability.

Main Responsibilities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the organization’s annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, partnering with functional leaders to ensure plans reflect evolving operational and financial realities.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and visibility in budget development and forecasts, enabling leadership to assess trade-offs, risks, and resource-allocation decisions.
• Strengthen financial ownership across the organization by supporting budget owners with clear frameworks, expectations, and guidance.
• Prepare financial reporting related to the budget and forecasting processes for budget owners, extended leadership and the Board of Trustees, ensuring reports are timely and accurate.

Business Intelligence & KPI Reporting

• Lead the development and evolution of financial KPI reporting, ensuring stakeholders have timely, reliable visibility into performance and trends.
• Translate data into actionable insights that inform leadership decision-making and performance management.
• Partner with data and technology teams to improve data quality, efficiency, and scalability of reporting solutions.

Financial Modeling and Long-Term Financial Planning

• Develop and maintain financial models and scenario analyses to support resource allocation, risk assessment, and planning decisions.
• Lead long-term financial planning efforts including evaluating the financial implications of strategic initiatives, investments, and funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience, previous FP&A and/or public accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting and 501(c)(3) compliance regulations.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools (Power BI is a plus).
• Experience with financial systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non‑financial audiences.

Compensation

Salary Range: $101,437.00 – $126,797.00 per year. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience and other job‑related factors.

• Bonus Eligible: Yes
• Long-Term Incentive: Yes
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Additional Information

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

Long-term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McDonald’s is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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