Sr. Analyst - Global Treasury

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.

We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it's set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:

• Take a class at Hamburger University
• Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
• Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.

Job Description:

McDonald’s Treasury seeks to drive business growth and enhance stakeholder value by providing world-class global financial leadership and expertise to the McDonald’s System. Guided by McDonald’s Values, the Treasury team works as trusted business partners to protect and build the McDonald’s brand by maximizing System access to capital and liquidity, safeguarding Company assets, managing financial risks, and providing the business with financial counsel, education, and expertise to make informed decisions.

McDonald’s is seeking a Senior Treasury Analyst that will serve as an integral member of the Global Treasury Team.  Reporting to the Director of Treasury Operations and working across the department with Global Funding.  The role supports the international cash pool, global cash positioning and forecasting, bank account management and other value-add activities necessary to support global treasury.

Responsibilities:

• Manage/support treasury, global banking and liquidity management activities in a wide area of subjects including international cash management, transaction execution, treasury systems and operations, internal controls, banking products, reporting, and query/issues analysis and resolution.
• Optimize cash held by international legal entities, analyze cash positions and liquidity pools, making recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the execution, tracking, and reporting of repatriation plan to a wide audience (manager-treasurer) working cross functionally with subsidiaries, tax, legal, and accounting
• Assist in maintaining relationships with various internal and external global partners, including banks, subsidiary finance contacts, and other finance leaders throughout the organization
• Update and produce a variety of monthly reports: Cash Forecast, IC Loan, Bank Fees, etc.
• Support the management of the intercompany lending portfolio and global cash pooling activities, while advising the Treasury Operations team with corporate cash flow projection inputs.
• Monitor intercompany interest calculations and accounting entries, payment activity and aging schedule.
• Assist with FX trades and payments
• Manage global bank accounts, perform TMS/bank system administration, and troubleshoot bank account and treasury related issues
• Open/close new bank accounts and make updates to authorized signors for various entities as needed
• Manage requests for international Letters of Credit and maintenance of originals
• Support global banking partners, local finance teams and audit requests (internal/external) to ensure all SOX compliance, FBAR, and treasury compliance tasks/ requests are delivered accurately and on time
• Provide analysis, troubleshooting and reporting support to the cash management team and act as a back-up as needed
• Support ad hoc treasury requests

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of advancing Corporate Finance, Treasury or Accounting experience
• Proven ability to facilitate multiple workstreams concurrently and work cross functionally 
• Strong understanding of corporate and international financial management concepts
• Critical thinker with ability to understand, develop and assess holistic implications of actions and processes
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and overall attention to detail
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, Tableau, etc. and demonstrated ability to learn software applications quickly
• Experience using City Financial or other TMS and/ or various banking platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related field
• CTP, CPA or MBA a plus

Additional Information:

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.