Specialist, Financial Planning

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.

Department Overview

The global FP&A COE Specialist supports the Corporate and Market Finance teams through the execution of key FP&A operational tasks. This role focuses on data collection, accuracy of financial inputs, analytics, and coordination with internal stakeholders and market contacts. The Specialist plays a key role in ensuring timely and consistent input into global FP&A processes.

Duties

Primary Responsibilities of COE Global FP&A Specialist

• Collect and compile financial inputs from markets and internal stakeholders to support the planning and projection cycles for key P&L areas (Capital, Franchised Margin, McOpCo Margin, SG&A, Other Op).
• Perform accurate data entry and validation across financial systems (e.g., EPB, Hyperion).
• Collaborate with internal FP&A COE team members to ensure completeness and consistency of market submissions.
• Support in preparing baseline analysis, trend tracking, and scenario comparisons.
• Assist with stakeholder communication by organizing calls and sharing updates or templates as directed by the COE lead.
• Ensure submission deadlines are met.

Additional Accountabilities and Expectations of COE Global FP&A Specialist

• Build strong working relationships with market contacts and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on data requirements and standard procedures.
• Support quality checks and ensure consistent formatting of outputs before sharing with leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on process bottlenecks and potential automation areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance
• 1–3 years of experience in financial operations, FP&A, or a similar data-focused role.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Compensation

Benefits Eligible

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is: $69, $87,099.00

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Competencies Execution Proficiency Background & Values Strategic Proficiency Building Blocks Talent Proficiency

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

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