Senior Finance Analyst, National Field Finance

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Job Description

Based out of our headquarters in the West Loop of Chicago, the US Finance team is comprised of over one hundred financial professionals who handle all financial activity, accounting transactions, economic policy, reporting, planning, and analysis 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. The group will further preserve the internal control environment, develop financial strategies to complement the real estate portfolio, and plan for the various business unit's capital, G&A and operating income goals. The group provides economic analysis on new business introductions such as menu, equipment, and operating procedures, analyzes the overall QSR environment including McDonald's impact amongst its competitors and manage the investment portfolio for McOpCo.

About the Opportunity

Within US Finance, the National Field Finance (NFF) team is a valued business partner with Field Offices, Zones and the US Controller Group (USCG). NFF's role includes encouraging an environment for the 10 Field Offices to share standard methodologies, identify systemic solutions, and seek efficiencies. The National Field Finance team performs centralized Field Finance functions including but not limited to Franchisee financial health monitoring, restaurant sales analysis, real estate development support, and financial analysis for owner/operator business reviews. This role provides highly valued foundational knowledge about the U.S. Business and builds strong partnership with the Field that supports long-term career growth throughout the McDonald's Global Finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

This position provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual to be an integral part of a winning team and collaborate with departments within USCG, as well as, across the McDonald's U.S. business. Responsibilities include:

• Primary point of contact for assigned Field Office responsible for completing multiple processes that support Franchisee Financial Health and overall restaurant profitability.
• Support all NFF identified policies and procedures including: Franchisee Business Reviews, Restaurant Valuations, Restaurant Sale Transactions.
• Support the financial components of the franchise rewrites process and other Ad Hoc support/requests.
• Be the Subject Matter Expert and Analyze/Maintain all McDonald's Economic Financial Rules, Regulations, and Procedures.
• Collaborate with other Departments (Franchising, Treasury, Legal, Restaurant Development, Franchise Business Partners within Restaurant Operations, etc.)

Qualifications

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.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA and / or MBA is preferred
• 3+ years of meaningful accounting and / or finance experience
• Proficient with the Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various subject areas and levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and can express ideas effectively

Additional Information

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