Sr Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

McDonald's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Long-term incentive

Benefits eligible

Job summary

McDonald’s in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager of Technology FP&A to lead financial planning for one of our largest global units. You will build complex financial models, guide strategic decisions, and partner with technology and business leaders to drive performance.

The role demands strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights, while shaping long-term plans and change initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and oversee complex financial models and business cases for large scale multi-year initiatives within Global Technology.
• Effective Communication: Ability to convey complex financial information to senior management clearly.
• Team Development: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Change Leadership: Navigate organizational change and drive process improvements.
• Strategic Insight: Translate financial analysis into actionable insights to drive growth.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Manage through cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex financial problems.
• Stakeholder Management: Influence stakeholders with collaboration.
• Independent and Collaborative Work: Balance autonomy with teamwork.
• Adaptability: Manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Build relationships across cultures.
• Analytical Storytelling: Synthesize data into compelling narratives.
• Proactive Mindset: Bias toward action and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive financial models and business cases for major technology initiatives.
• Lead quarterly value realization and reporting to Global SLT for transformational projects.
• Manage stakeholder communications and adjust plans for successful outcomes.
• Partner with executives and project teams to secure buy-in for initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive change initiatives.
• Perform variance, cost-benefit, and scenario analyses to support planning.
• Analyze large financial data and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Effective Communication

Team Development

Change Leadership

Strategic Insight

Cross-Functional Influence

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Independent and Collaborative Work

Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Storytelling

Proactive Mindset

Job description

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 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 ofoutstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

The FP&A Senior Manager will be part of the Technology Finance team within the Corporate FP&A Group. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide financial expertise, direction, and strategic thought partnership to our cutting-edge Global Technology team.

As the Senior Manager of Technology FP&A, you will play a critical role in managing the financial performance and planning of one of our largest and most complex Global business units.

Duties

• Business Case Development: Develop comprehensive business cases for major technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial objectives. This includes analyzing costs, benefits, risks, and alternatives to support decision-making processes as well as modeling restaurant impacts and working with accounting.
• Business Case Value Realization and Management Reporting: Lead financial analysis and evaluation of value realization for quarterly presentations to Global SLT for transformational business cases (e.g. Edge, GRNT, Archie, etc.). This will require the ability to navigate complex work streams and lead high-impact financial modeling in addition to sharing clear insights to Senior Management.
• Strategic Planning: Manage ongoing communication and engagement with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of projects, providing regular updates on financial performance, risks, and opportunities, and adjusting plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Financial Business Partner: Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across various departments and levels of the organization, including senior executives, department leaders, and project teams, to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and secure buy-in for proposed initiatives.
• Leadership and Team Development: Proven leadership ability to inspire and develop high-performing cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning to drive organizational success.
• Cross-Functional Team Management: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver results through both direct employees and indirect reporting relationships.
• Change Management: Manage organizational change and drive process improvements to adapt to dynamic technology and business environments.
• Financial Analysis: Proficiency in conducting detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.
• Data Analysis: Skill in correlating large amounts of financial data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations, leveraging advanced analytical tools and techniques to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and oversee complex financial models and business cases for large scale multi-year initiatives within Global Technology.

• Effective Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, including senior management.

• Team Development: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

• Change Leadership: Ability to navigate and lead through organizational change, including process improvements, system implementations, and business transformation initiatives.

• Strategic Insight: Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate financial analysis into actionable insights and recommendations to drive business growth and efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Influence: Ability to manage through cross-functional teams to deliver results from direct employees and indirect reporting relationships.

• Problem Solving: Strong and thoughtful analytics to solve problems and resolve conflicts.

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence stakeholders with a collaborative approach to building trust and credibility across the organization.

• Independent and Collaborative Work: Desire to work independently amid ambiguity, while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.

• Adaptability: Proven track record of managing competing priorities, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to rapidly changing business environments.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all disciplines, levels, and cultures and build relationships.

• Analytical Storytelling: Strong analytical skills and storytelling abilities, with experience in synthesizing complex financial data into compelling narratives and actionable insights.

• Proactive Mindset: A strategic mindset, bias towards action, and skepticism of the status quo, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and proactively drive initiatives to achieve business objectives.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: Yes

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is$130,434.00 -$163,042.00per year. The above represents the expectedsalaryrange for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining yourpay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, including but not limited to comprehensive health insurance, which includes medical, prescription drug, mental health, dental and vision coverage, as well as, life insurance.

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.

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