Senior Operations Finance Business Partner

Company Description About Us McDonald’s has operated in the UK since 1974 and currently runs over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving nearly four million customers daily. It is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, with over 170,000 staff. Hybrid Working This role is based in our East Finchley office, with a schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Job Description Are you a commercially-minded finance leader eager to shape strategy and influence impact? We are seeking a qualified finance professional to play a key role in commercial decision-making within our UK & Ireland operations. You will partner with franchisees, evaluate strategic opportunities, and support high-level financial planning that drives business success. This role involves close collaboration with both Finance and non-Finance management to make recommendations focused on ethical and sustainable practices, ensuring long-term financial health for McDonald’s and our franchisees. What You’ll Be Doing: Strategic Partner: Collaborate with Franchisee Directors to support financial decision-making. Franchising & Commercial Expert: Lead financial modelling for franchise transactions and investments. Business Influencer: Work with Finance, Operations, and Legal teams on strategy and execution. Risk & Growth Advisor: Analyze market conditions to support sustainable expansion. Operations Finance Leader: Provide financial training and insights across the organization. What You’ll Need: CIMA, ACA, or ACCA qualification with post-qualification experience. Strong commercial acumen with proven skills in financial modelling and business planning. Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Ability to work cross-functionally, build relationships, and influence partners. A proactive, ambitious mindset with a desire to progress. What You’ll Get: Access to industry-leading training and career development. A collaborative, inclusive culture that values your ideas. Opportunity to influence strategic direction and high-profile initiatives. Competitive salary, bonus, cash allowance, free parking, lunch, and gym access. Hybrid working model with flexible office and remote work. Additional Information Company Vision and Culture Our global vision is to build a better McDonald’s. In the UK and Ireland, we strive to be the most loved restaurant company. Our culture shapes our interactions and decisions. It motivates us to attract talent and create a positive, energizing work environment. Our values—Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family—drive our culture and actions, influencing how we treat each other and serve our customers. We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We are proud of our heritage of diversity and actively work to develop skills and aspirations within our communities. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice, or discrimination of any kind, recognizing our role in promoting equality and community engagement. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr