Global Finance Manager, Close and Consolidations

Company DescriptionMcDonald'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 outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:Take a class at Hamburger UniversitySample future items in our Test KitchenUtilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globeWe 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-goodJob DescriptionGlobal Finance Modernization (GF Mod) is a multi-year transformation to enable Global Finance to achieve its vision of being a strategic advisor to the business where Finance is shaping and leading critical strategic initiatives across the enterprise, driving growth and enterprise value. This program focuses on all aspects of Finance, including transformation across our people, processes, operating model, and technology. GF Mod will improve the employee experience and allow Finance to deliver a more seamless and consistent experience to its customers.Responsibilities:Lead process activities, including requirements gathering for enhancements, process mapping, and documentation for FCCS and Workiva.Support work efforts and decision-making to refine Close & Consolidation processes in alignment with McDonald's transformation objectives.Ensure adherence to global process standards and collaborate with other process leads to drive integrated solutions and foster system adoption, data governance and policy compliancePartner with the IT, GBS and Corporate Reporting teams to identify opportunities to drive stabilization and increase efficienciesWork closely with the Functional Solutions team to proactively identify dependencies between RTR processes and technology requirements and deployment needsEncourage change management and business process review for users and marketsPartner with relevant collaborators to harmonize policies and initiatives related to RTR processes.Support the development and delivery of RTR-related training content and readinessQualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or a related field5 + years of experience in a finance or accounting role leading process improvementProven expertise in leading RTR processes specifically close and consolidation for large multi-currency entity in FCCS Oracle applicationExcellent organizational, collaboration, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence partners at all levels of the experience in leading RTR process reengineering or enhancement/alignment initiatives, with a track record of driving successful outcomes.Strong process improvement approach and commitment to continuous learning, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to find opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains.Proficiency in partner management, engagement, and facilitation, with the capability to navigate and resolve conflicts while maintaining alignmAdditional InformationMcDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. 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Created: 2024-11-05