Senior Finance Manager - FP&A (Supervisor, FP&A)

McDonald's is the largest family restaurant in the world, serving approximately 69 million customers across 36,000 restaurants a day in more than 100 countries. The UK & Ireland market operates with a strong track record, and the business continues to grow with more than 1,400 restaurants and over 177,000 employees. McDonald’s UK & Ireland invests in the development of its people and offers flexibility as part of being a modern and progressive company. The company supports British and Irish farmers and is committed to sustainable sourcing and positive impact on customers, people and partners. This role is based in East Finchley with a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).

The Supervisor, FP&A is responsible for providing support on Market plans and projections, offering in-market functional support and other Market FP&A activities. The role acts as a liaison between functional teams and market stakeholders to align on priorities and resolve escalations.

What will my accountabilities be?

• Leads the market plan and projection process, partnering with the Global FP&A team to review inputs and projection results.
• Provide analytical support and financial insights in preparation for market initiative business case development.
• Lead execution of ad hoc financial planning and analysis requests.
• Partner with Local Accounting Ops team and Global FP&A on month end analysis and review.
• Partner with Departments on understanding and holding to account G&A (Head Office Costs) spend vs. Projection.
• Lead on business cases for additional G&A (Head Office Costs) requests, working collaboratively with G&A Budget Owners throughout the business.

What Team will I be a part of?

UK&I Finance

Who are my customers?

Finance Director & CFO, Corporate Business Leaders, Global FP&A

Qualifications

• FP&A experience (minimum three years), preferably leading an FP&A team.
• Qualified with CIMA, ACCA or ICAEW.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to strategic financial initiatives that drive long-term sales growth and profitability.
• Sound analytical skills, including an ability to ask questions to breakdown problems, identify trends and suggest actions and solutions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, building effective working relationships and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the business.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as self-motivation to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound commercial acumen and understanding of levers for profitability and growth for Franchisee and operators.

Additional Information

Company Vision and Culture

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald's and in the UK & Ireland we aim to be the best-loved restaurant company. Our culture shapes how we interact with colleagues, customers, franchisees and suppliers, and inspires us to attract and retain great talent. We strive to create an inclusive environment where people can be their best authentic selves. Our values guide our actions: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, Family. We are a people business and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports diverse teams. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination. We also recognise our responsibility to help people develop skills and aspirations that enable success within or beyond McDonald's.

Hybrid Working

This role is based in our East Finchley office working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.