Senior Operations Business Partner

Company Description:

About Us

McDonald’s has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonald’s is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.

Hybrid Working

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

Job Description:

Are you a commercially-minded finance leader looking to shape strategy and drive impact?

McDonald’s is seeking a qualified finance professional to play a pivotal role in commercial decision-making across our UK & Ireland business. You’ll partner with franchisees, evaluate strategic opportunities, and support high-level financial planning that influences business success.

This role involves working closely with both Finance and non-Finance management to make recommendations that focus on ‘doing the right thing’ and not the ‘easy’ thing and ensure the long-term financial success for both McDonald’s and our franchisees

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Strategic Partner - Work closely with Franchisee Directors, supporting financial decision-making.
• Franchising & Commercial Expert - Lead financial modelling for franchise transactions and investments.
• Business Influencer - Collaborate with Finance, Operations & Legal teams on strategy and execution.
• Risk & Growth Advisor - Assess market conditions to support sustainable business expansion.
• Operations Finance Leader - Provide financial training and insights to stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications:

What You’ll Need:

• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record in financial modelling and business planning
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• An ability to work cross-functionally and network, building strong relationships and influence partners
• A self-starter mindset with ambition to progress

What You’ll Get:

• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued
• Direct influence on strategic direction and high-profile business initiatives
• Competitive salary plus bonus, cash allowance, free parking, free lunch and gym access
• Hybrid working with a blend of office presence and remote flexibility

Additional Information:

Company Vision and Culture

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.

McDonald’s is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.

Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.

Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together

At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind.  These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere."

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