Position Overview & Specifications
The Opportunity
What is the Opportunity?
You will lead the UK & Irelands Lessee and Lessor system, as a key strategic advisor driving business efficiencies and data quality in accordance with accounting standards and best practice.
What will my key accountabilities be?
- You will drive alignment, achievement and delivery of GBS goals with McDonalds global and local market objectives.
- Engage and collaborate with stakeholders on operational performance metrics and measures, including assessing overall and individual achievement of service expectations and customer satisfaction
- Help shape and account for the key strategies which will drive our incremental, long-term sales growth and profitability
- Leading the development and implementation of efficient and effective internal controls, Finance & Accounting practices in accordance with local/US standards/Sarbanes Oxley delivering a robust controls environment.
- Establish strategies to identify process deficiencies, enable improvements, monitor and report on compliance in order to mitigate business risk.
- Act as a mentor and coach, supporting development and creating an inclusive environment with robust talent pipeline.
- Support in the design and implementation of global finance and transformation projects
- Participate on cross-functional teams as assigned by Senior Leadership, including presenting to and providing regular business updates across the McDonalds community
- Drive Continuous Improvement and Automation strategy to get better together.
- Cultivate a team of high performance/high potential individuals. Developing skills and capabilities to deliver in-scope services and plan for future opportunities, automation and elevating experience.
What team will I be part of?
GBS (Global Business Services) Finance Operations Team
Who will my customers be?
This role will include working with and building relationships across;
- Finance Teams & GBS Colleagues (Local and Global)
- Corporate Controller Group (CCG)
- Finance Transformation
- Internal & External Audit
- Key Departments: Estates Managements, Market Finance, Legal, Franchising, IT/Digital, Delivery & Operations
- Landlords/Suppliers
- Other finance/government/taxation organisations