Manager, Finance Systems

About McDonald’s:One of the world’s largest employers with locations in more than 100 countries, McDonald’s Corporation has corporate opportunities in Hyderabad. Our global offices serve as dynamic innovation and operations hubs, designed to expand McDonald's global talent base and in-house expertise. Our new office in Hyderabad will bring together knowledge across business, technology, analytics, and AI, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions for the business and our customers across the globe.Position Summary:Manager, Finance Systems (Indirect Tax Engine)This role will serve as the Functional Solutions Manager for Vertex (Tax) and will be responsible for liaising with the business to understand and translate their requirements into technology needs. This role will form part of our ‘sustain wave’ of GF Mod. You will partner with our technology experts and global process leads to develop and test solutions, while also analyzing, defining, and improving finance related processes and systems to support key organizational capabilities. Additionally, you will ensure that Global Finance solutions align with business goals and optimize Global Finance operations.The candidate is expected to reside within Hyderabad, IndiaKey Responsibilities:As the Vertex SME, within the functional solutions team, in addition to following McDonald’s policies and procedures, principal accountabilities include, but are not limited to:Strategic Execution:- Execute on the strategy and roadmap; and partner with teams who understand and can interpret the technical requirements. - Advise leaders on how to optimally leverage technical capabilities to align with their strategic objectives. - Execute on the design, implementation, and optimization of Vertex, Oracle Fusion and related systems, ensuring they meet business needs and global finance strategies.Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:- Serve as a Vertex functional expert, coordinating on questions, solutions and tools, transactional and reporting capabilities, interfaces, testing, and any related communications or training support related to that functional capability - Oversees deployment of changes, providing support in implementation, execution, and adoption of products in the business - Collaborate with global finance stakeholders to collect and document their requirements related to Vertex, related systems, processes, and data. - Partner with the technology experts and global process leads for configuration.System Optimization, Evaluation, & Management:- Partner on the evolution of global finance processes with global process leads - Assess the effectiveness and suitability of existing global finance software, tools, and recommend enhancements or replacements as needed. - Partner effectively with Finance stakeholders, our technology experts, and 3rd party vendors to improve system integration between solutions - Adhere to global finance systems and processes comply with regulatory requirements and maintain data security and privacy standards.Change Management, Documentation, & Adoption:- Partner on change management execution to facilitate the successful adoption of new finance processes and technologies. - Oversee support of user acceptance testing - Ensure any changes to solutions go through the appropriate audit and controls reviews. - Execute the comprehensive documentation of business requirements, functional specifications, data models, and process mapsKnowledge and Skill RequirementsQualifications & Experience:- A degree in Business, Finance or Technology preferred - Experience with Vertex (required) - Experience working with Oracle Fusion - English Proficiency (written and verbal IRL Level 4)Skills:- Ability to understand finance and business requirements for Vertex (Tax) and translate those into prioritized, executable solutions - Ability to effectively communicate and work with management both within and outside of Finance - Ability to develop / maintain strong business relationships - Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills - Strong knowledge of Vertex is required - Moderate knowledge of ERP Cloud solutions. Oracle Fusion experience is a plus - Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills - Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-trainingWork location: Hyderabad, IndiaWork pattern: Full time role.Work mode: Hybrid.Additional Information:McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 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.McDonald’s Capability Center India Private Limited (“McDonald’s in India”) is a proud equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At McDonald’s in India, employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs, and all qualified candidates are considered for employment. McDonald’s in India does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, age, gender, marital status, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disability status, medical history, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis protected under state or local laws.Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.