• Job Description

  Req#: REF5579Z

  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.

  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 University
  • Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
  • Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

  We 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-good moments for everyone.

  Job Description

  Global 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.

  The Finance Functional Solutions Lead is responsible for the Finance solutions transformation team and for building a sustain organization to manage the work at a global scale. The Functional Solutions Lead will lead set-up of the Finance ERP, planning solutions, T&E, Tax and other associated tools, processes, reporting capabilities, and supporting Finance integrations. The Finance Functional Solutions Lead will drive discussions with key Finance, IT and stakeholders to determine requirements, regulatory changes, etc. to ensure functionality is set up accurately in the solution.

  • Lead the strategy, design, & delivery of Finance Cloud Systems across ERP, EPM, D&A, Treasury, Tax, etc.
  • Serve as the solutions expert and coordinate with the project team during key phases of the program
  • Support the efforts with IT teams to ensure efficient system integration between the Core ERP and other Finance, payroll solutions and business systems
  • Partner with key Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to understand and document requirements
  • Work closely with Customer Success Managers from 3rd party SaaS vendors
  • Partner with Finance stakeholders, Tech Solution Lead, and 3rd party vendors to improve Finance Systems
  • Work closely with Finance stakeholders to design / enhance Finance processes to better leverage the solutions
  • Work closely with the Finance Reporting and analytics team on reporting/analytics needs to develop and enhanced capabilities as needed
  • Conduct regular review of the Core ERP solution and its ability to meet Finance and business needs and facilitate effective and efficient Finance processes
  • Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity with Finance solutions
  • Manage upgrades, patches, and regression testing for Finance Cloud Systems post-deployment

  Qualifications

  • 10+ years with demonstrated experience deploying Finance Cloud Systems inclusive of ERP, EPM, D&A, and other solutions in large multinational organizations
  • 10+ years with demonstrated experience leading operations for Finance Systems
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work with management both within and outside of Finance
  • Ability to develop / maintain strong business relationships
  • Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills
  • Strong knowledge of ERP / EPM Cloud solutions to identify areas for optimization. Oracle ERP / EPM Cloud experience is a plus
  • Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Proven project management experience; ability to balance multiple initiatives and project timelines and prioritize responsibilities
  • Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training

  Additional Information

  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 mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. 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.

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