McDonald’s Corporation Looking for Finance Manager, Capital Management at Chicago, IL Full Time

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. As the global leader in the food service industry, our legacy of innovation and hard work continues to drive us. From drive thru updates to delivery to mobile order and pay, we are innovating quickly and growing. 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 – check them out here!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. We are interested in people who enhance our company culture. Does this role interest you? We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement!

Department Information

The U.S. Finance team is comprised of professionals that oversee all internal financial planning and analysis activity, economic policy and franchisee financial support for McDonald’s USA, LLC. The various groups within the department work together to provide in-depth financial reporting for both the Company and its franchisees, preserve the internal control environment, and planning for various business unit’s capital, G&A and operating income goals. In addition, the teams provide economic analysis on new business introductions such as menu, equipment, and operating procedures and manage the investment portfolio for assets related to McOpCo (McDonald’s owned) restaurants.

Position Information

This position offers a unique opportunity to support and gain exposure in the real estate and development area with a focus on reporting, analytics, projections, and the annual development of the Capital Plan for McDonald’s U.S. Business. The role offers an in-depth look into restaurant growth, reinvestment projects, and other capital initiatives including the research and strategic review related to expenditures across the entire scope of projects. The U.S. Capital spend is significant, providing high visibility into Senior Leadership across multiple teams. The Finance Manager, U.S. Real Estate Capital Management is the influential data subject matter authority linked to all construction and real estate capital spend as well as a trusted partner when questions arise related to any capital scenario planning and/or special projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop annual Capital Plan followed by the analyses of results, recurring projections including tracking of spending trends and assessment of potential risks and opportunities to meeting Capital targets
• Support strategic capital modeling through data analytics and stakeholder partnership to anticipate future U.S. Capital needs, provide insights and influence prioritization of strategic investments
• Provide organized, timely and accurate reporting and insights to key partners
• Coordinate and influence efforts from U.S Restaurant Development teams located at MHQ and US Controller Group to provide timely insights for capital opportunities or pressures (policy changes, development progress, etc.)
• Enable Capital stability and insights through influencing development processes and systems improvements
• Strategic management of the Capital team performance, including supervision, coaching, and development of the Capital Supervisor

Must be fully vaccinated (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) for COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 6+ years of Finance / Accounting experience
• High levels of proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an effective balance of the details and big picture
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and can express ideas effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and / or MBA
• Experience using Alteryx, Oracle, and / or Hyperion
• Previous people management experience
• Previous FP&A experience is highly preferred

Additional Information

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