Position title: Finance Manager
Department: Finance
Position band: Supervisory/Consultant (Global Grade 3
Reports to: Controller National Field Finance
Type of Position: FullTime permanent
The Opportunity
How would you like to work for the #1 quick service restaurant operation in the world! We currently have a fulltime opportunity as a Finance Manager 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 Are
You 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.
Principal Accountabilities: The person in this role will have the following major responsibilities:
- Support and Accelerate Business Growth
- Analyze the short and longterm impact on profitability of Real Estate Franchising and Operations business initiatives and present results and recommendations to management and stakeholders
- Participate in the development of longterm National and Regional strategic plans
- Determine the financial viability of potential new restaurants and the value of existing sites ahead of restaurant transactions
- Provide valueadded recommendations to Finance and Shared Service departments to improve profitability and processes
- Build highlevel and detailed financial models to increase efficiency identify opportunities and assess risks
- Lead special projects for Finance or Stakeholders with oversight from Controllers
- Risk Management
- Proactively monitor and analyze Franchisees financial position as it relates to profitability equity and cash flow and provide recommendations to address concerns and take advantage of opportunities
- Understand and interpret business and industry trends and provide guidance and recommendations to minimize risk
- Governance
- Update and establish Financial policies and standards
- Ensure stakeholders understand and uphold Financial policies and internal controls
- Reporting and Planning
- Monitor and accurately report on the financial performance of the Regions and Franchisees
- Assess and improve reports to ensure they meet the needs of stakeholders
- Prepare forecasts and projections for individual restaurants and key financial statement accounts.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline with a CPA designation is required.
- 23 years of relevant experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Financial Analyst.
- Ability to independently complete finance projects including decisionmaking and ownership of deliverables.
- A catalyst who will initiate improvements in the business and drive the right behaviors towards meeting our department and corporate objectives
- 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 multitask 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
Additional Information :
McDonalds Canada and Owner/Operators are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Our workplaces have a longstanding policy of providing fair equitable and accessible opportunities for all employees and prospective employees. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime