Consultant, Field Finance

McDonald's Corporation•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$76,799 - CA$102,398

About The Position

At McDonald's, we are committed to being the best, and that starts with finding the best people. We have built a team of extraordinary people from around the world. We are problem solvers, risk takers, innovators, and thought leaders that take our work seriously, but have fun doing it. We challenge ourselves to get smarter and sharper every day, we value personal and professional growth, and believe in rewarding and celebrating our successes. The Opportunity 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 Finance and work closely with the Finance Directors as well as key stakeholders. We are looking for a professional that is motivated to learn, develop, and grow within our organization.

Requirements

CPA (CA/CMA/CGA) designated accountant
2 years or more experience as a Senior Financial Analyst
Outstanding analytical skills complimented by leadership skills
Ability to independently take projects to completion
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a CPA designation is required.
2-3 years of relevant experience as a Senior Financial Analyst.
Ability to independently complete finance projects, including decision-making and ownership of deliverables.
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

Nice To Haves

A catalyst who will initiate ideas and improvements across all levels of the organization and drive the right behaviors towards meeting our strategic objectives.
A catalyst who will initiate improvements in the business and drive the right behaviors towards meeting our department and corporate objectives

Responsibilities

Serve as a key strategic business partner to Restaurant Development stakeholders, providing financial insights that enable informed decision-making.
Determine the financial viability of potential new restaurants, ensuring alignment with profitability and return targets
Drive continuous improvement in financial modeling processes and assumptions to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Build high-level and detailed financial models to support executive decisions on ad-hoc real estate transactions and strategic initiatives
Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate risks and opportunities for development projects
Strategic development of funding & cost recovery models for Technology programs
Establishes and maintains internal control procedures to safeguard corporate assets.
Monitor and interpret business and industry trends, providing proactive guidance and recommendations to minimize risks.
Ensure stakeholders understand and uphold Financial policies and internal controls
Improve financial acumen among non-finance stakeholders through formal finance presentations as well as informal coaching and discussions.
Leverage data and analytics to build reporting that communicates key portfolio metrics to executive leadership
Assess and improve reports to ensure they meet the needs of stakeholders
Prepare forecasts and projections for capital expenditures and P&L accounts, highlighting risks& opportunities