Job Description

Job Description:

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 U.S. Restaurant Development (USRD) Team is responsible for the real estate, design, coordination, construction, and support of nearly 14,000 restaurants.  As a member of the USRD Strategic Planning Team, the primary purpose of this position is to provide a variety of analysis and insights to support the USRD Team in achieving their Plan results. In executing this deliverable, incumbent is responsible for establishing processes and protocols driving establishment of the USRD Development Plan (Plan) and providing reports and analyses which measure progress against Plan using available tools and applications (Smartsheet; Alteryx; Power BI).

Responsibilities

People

  • Facilitates professional growth of the team through leadership, training, and mentoring.
  • Actively assists in the development and training of end users and customers.
  • Actively seeks feedback on applications, tools, and reports.
  • Actively participates in the transfer of knowledge across technology and analytics resources in other MHQ departments.

Planning / Reporting/ Process Management

  • Collaborates with USRD New, Reinvestment, Asset and Property Management Teams to create, support and maintain the USRD Development Plan. 
  • Prepare Plan updates for both the annual Development Plan and 5 Year Plan.
  • Participates in the implementation and analysis of Development initiatives i.e. Building the new restaurant pipeline, in year New restaurant openings; Reinvestment; Cost Optimization; Vision Planning
  • Provides reporting and insights on all Development initiatives via Alteryx Designer workflows, Power BI and Microsoft Excel.
  • Provides analysis of Development project pipeline and partners with USRD New and Reinvestment Teams to maintain various tools with accurate information, primarily through management of project start/complete dates in Smartsheet.
  • Demonstrated construction cost analytical experience to drive cost savings results. Knowledge of general contractor bids and Oracle Financial systems.
  • Prepares ad hoc reporting for leadership meetings, presentations, etc. as requested.

 

Qualifications

Technical Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of Alteryx for data collection, cleansing, integration and automation.
  • Advanced knowledge of dashboard and visualization tools such as Power BI.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with a focus on Excel.
  • Working knowledge of Smartsheet through a project management lens.
  • Working knowledge of python
  • Demonstrated time series and predictive analytics experience to utilize historical data to forecast future trends and outcomes (working with development project milestone dates).

Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Data Analytics or Business Analytics
  • Financial analyst, cost analyst and/or business intelligence experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with Real Estate/Construction Cost Analytics

Compensation

Benefits eligible: Yes
Bonus eligible: Yes
The expected salary range for this role is  $75,700-$94,620 per year
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.

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. 

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. 

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