Tech FP&A Senior Manager — Strategy & Growth Lead

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

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.