Manager Accounting Operations

Company Description:

McDonald's UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training.

We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the world.

Company Vision and Culture

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.

Job Description:

Job Title: Manager, Accounting Operations

Location: East Finchley / Hybrid (3/2)

McDonald's is proud to be one of the world's most recognized and respected brands. As we continue to grow and innovate across the UK & Ireland, we're looking for a Manager, Accounting Operations to join our finance team and play a key role in driving excellence in financial operations.

In this exciting and impactful role, you'll be the go-to leader for day-to-day accounting processes, working closely with our Market Controller, global business services (GBS), third-party providers, and local finance teams. You'll also lead a high-performing team of three, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency across all accounting functions.

What you'll be doing:

1. Serve as Assistant Financial Controller, collaborating with vendors and local finance teams to swiftly triage and resolve escalations.
2. Serve as primary point of contact for the UK&I market finance team and corporate leaders, ensuring seamless communication and support.
3. Serve as primary liaisons between Market Controller and third-party provider for accounting related questions & topics.
4. Oversee and accountable for service delivery and execution of controllership activities (e.g., A2R, P2P, R2R, etc.)
5. Accountable for the accuracy and quality of the work produced by third-party provider.
6. Support Scaled Services in the escalation process for issues, disputes, and approvals, using discretion to determine when escalation to the market controller or relationship manager is necessary.
7. Share best practices and learnings with other GBS Local Assistant Finance Controller Teams and participate in continuous improvement forums.
8. Collaborate with third-party provider to implement new accounting policies and processes.
9. Lead a team of 3 direct reports, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring efficient workflow.

Qualifications:

1. Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or local equivalent
2. Strong leadership skills with proven experience managing accounting operations and teams.
3. Experience working with third-party service providers in a shared services or outsourced model.
4. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and engage across functions and geographies.
5. Detail-oriented with a track record of driving continuous improvement.
6. Agile mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

What You'll Get:

1. Access to industry-leading Learning and development opportunities
2. A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued
3. Competitive salary, plus benefits package including bonus, cash allowance, free parking, lunch, gym access.
4. Hybrid working

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.