Senior Financial Analyst - Value Realization

McDonald's
Chicago, IL
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 The Value Realization Office (VRO) is a centrally managed, strategic capability partnering closely with business and program leaders to create financial transparency and consistency in how we identify, track, and realize value across the portfolio of transformation programs. The Senior Financial Analyst, VRO is a member of the COE team and will support the VRO leaders. They will help complete financial modeling and ad hoc analysis, activity analysis / benchmarking, accounting and forecasting, and control & monitoring for various programs. They will work closely with cross-functional leaders and VRO team to complete analyses, ensure VRO processes are adhered to and deadlines are met. Duties + Responsible for representing detailed business cases throughout the lifecycle of a program - working with business and functional leaders to track and report actual performance, ensuring completeness and accuracy + Responsible for budgeting processes for the business case including annual plan, quarterly forecasting and variance analysis + Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive the measurement, reporting and analysis of business metrics and analytics + Partner closely with Manager, Director, and potentially VP level colleagues + Work with multiple stakeholders to help construct a flexible business model; devise, measure and report on Key Performance Metrics (KPIs), and create reporting tools to measure value created for the business + Financial reconciliation and analysis + Coordinate multiple deliverables and act as an ambassador across teams to effectively ensure execution against the strategic vision + Participate in weekly meetings to track progress and impact to multiple business cases. + Prepare for executive business reviews and all strategic planning cycles. + Ensure all planning and operation deadlines are met without fail. + Present results of analyses through the creation and delivery of compelling and insightful presentations. Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance + 3+ years of experience + Highly skilled in Excel and data modeling (3+ years of experience) + Ability to recognize operational deficiencies through data, and effectively translate/communicate model outcomes and value driven opportunities to leadership + Relevant and successful experience in consulting or corporate finance + Problem solving skills to show the ability to thrive in an unstructured environment. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a superior ability to present to management and diverse stakeholders. Preferred Skills: + Athleticism to jump from one program to the next seamlessly. + Advanced financial acumen (comfortable with financial modeling/forecasting and P&L statements) Compensation Bonus Eligible: Yes Benefits Eligible: Yes Salary Range The expected salary range for this role is $85,014.00 - $106,267.00 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. 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. 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. Requsition ID: 2450
Posted 2025-11-26

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