Consultant, Field Finance - #453278

Department Overview

How would you like to work for the #1 quick service restaurant operation in the world?! We currently have a full-time opportunity as a Finance Consultant available in the Finance team. This position will report to the Manager, Field Finance and work closely with Finance Managers and Directors, as well as key cross-functional stakeholders. We are looking for a professional that is motivated to learn, develop, and grow within our organization.

The person in this role will have the following major responsibilities:

• Support and Accelerate Business Growth
  • Analyze the short and long-term impact on profitability of Real Estate, Franchising, and Operations business initiatives and present results and recommendations to management and stakeholders
  • Participate in the development of long-term National and Regional strategic plans
  • Determine the financial viability of potential new restaurants and the value of existing sites ahead of restaurant transactions
  • Provide value-added recommendations to Finance and Shared Service departments to improve profitability and processes
  • Build high-level and detailed financial models to increase efficiency, identify opportunities and assess risks
  • Lead special projects for Finance or Stakeholders with oversight from Controllers
• Risk Management
  • Proactively monitor and analyze Franchisees' financial position as it relates to profitability, equity, and cash flow, and provide recommendations to address concerns and take advantage of opportunities
  • Understand and interpret business and industry trends and provide guidance and recommendations to minimize risk
• Governance
  • Update and establish Financial policies and standards
  • Ensure stakeholders understand and uphold Financial policies and internal controls
• Reporting and Planning
  • Monitor and accurately report on the financial performance of the Regions and Franchisees
  • Assess and improve reports to ensure they meet the needs of stakeholders
  • Prepare forecasts and projections for individual restaurants and key financial statement accounts.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a CPA designation is required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Analyst.
• Ability to independently complete finance projects, including decision-making and ownership of deliverables.
• A catalyst who will initiate improvements in the business and drive the right behaviors towards meeting our department and corporate objectives
• Confidence to craft and communicate key messages as part of formal presentations to management and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of the organization.
• A passion to learn with a focus on continuous improvement of skills and growth within our organization
• Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting priorities
• Excellent analytical skills including proficiency with various software analytic tools
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint technical skills and experience with larger ERP systems
• Bilingual in French is considered an asset

Additional Information:

McDonald’s Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a long-standing policy of providing fair, equitable, and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.