Consultant, Finance

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 Controller 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.Who You AreYou are a CPA (CA/CMA/CGA) designated accountant with 2 years or more experience as a Senior Financial Analyst or Finance Manager. Your outstanding analytical skills are complimented by leadership skills and the ability to independently take projects to completion. As a catalyst, you look to initiate ideas and improvements across all levels of the organization and drive the right behaviors towards meeting our strategic objectives.DutiesThe OpportunityHow 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 Controller 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.Who You AreYou are a CPA (CA/CMA/CGA) designated accountant with 2 years or more experience as a Senior Financial Analyst or Finance Manager. Your outstanding analytical skills are complimented by leadership skills and the ability to independently take projects to completion. As a catalyst, you look to initiate ideas and improvements across all levels of the organization and drive the right behaviors towards meeting our strategic objectives.DutiesThe person in this role will have the following major responsibilities:Support and Accelerate Business GrowthServe 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 targetsDrive 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 initiativesConduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate risks and opportunities for development projectsStrategic development of funding & cost recovery models for Technology programsRisk ManagementEstablishes and maintains internal control procedures to safeguard corporate assets.Monitor and interpret business and industry trends, providing proactive guidance and recommendations to minimize risks.GovernanceEnsure stakeholders understand and uphold Financial policies and internal controlsImprove financial acumen among non-finance stakeholders through formal finance presentations as well as informal coaching and discussions.Reporting and InsightLeverage data and analytics to build reporting that communicates key portfolio metrics to executive leadershipAssess and improve reports to ensure they meet the needs of stakeholdersPrepare forecasts and projections for capital expenditures and P&L accounts, highlighting risks& opportunitiesQualificationsThe 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 objectivesConfidence 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 organizationAbility to multi-task and balance conflicting prioritiesExcellent analytical skills including proficiency with various software analytic toolsStrong Excel and PowerPoint technical skills and experience with larger ERP systemsSalary RangeThe expected salary range for this role is from $76,799 to $102,398.The above represents the expectedsalaryrange for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining yourpay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr