Senior Director, Finance

About McDonalds in India 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 Functional Solutions Role Title Senior Director Finance Functional Solutions Global Process Function Finance Level G7 Senior Director Role Summary At McDonald s we believe that our success begins and ends with our people We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive and contribute their best McDonalds has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director Finance Functional Solutions Global Process This role leads a global team of technology and business leaders responsible for translating finance requirements into strategic system roadmaps and delivering technology solutions that power Global Finance operations The Senior Director oversees the execution and optimization of core finance platforms and partners closely with Global Process Owners to drive process standardization and continuous improvement This position reports to the VP Finance Experience and oversees a team of 7 direct reports across systems and process domains The candidate is expected to reside in Hyderabad India Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for updates and issue escalations to the VP Finance Experience regarding finance systems and process performance Lead a global team of technology and business leaders who define and deliver system strategies aligned with finance objectives Oversee Global Process Owners responsible for improving and standardizing end-to-end finance processes across the enterprise Ensure the completeness accuracy and reliability of financial data produced by GBS Finance systems enabling confident decision-making Drive successful execution of finance operations through technology enablement addressing escalations and ensuring system integrity Partner with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to deliver seamless system performance and process outcomes Promote a culture of continuous improvement by measuring system and process performance and implementing enhancements Provide strategic leadership and coaching to direct reports fostering innovation accountability and professional growth Knowledge and Skill Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field Professional certification e g CPA CMA or local equivalent preferred Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in finance systems operations or transformation roles English Proficiency written and verbal IRL Level 4 Proven experience leading global teams and managing finance technology platforms Experience in Oracle Fusion and EPM Tech Skills Strong knowledge of Tririga Strong understanding of financial regulations accounting principles and compliance requirements Expertise in systems strategy implementation and process optimization Demonstrated success in driving standardization and digital transformation across finance functions Skilled in vendor management and cross-functional collaboration Effective communicator with strong influencing and decision-making capabilities Comfortable navigating complex issues in a global matrixed environment Experience in Global Leadership Scale Transformation System ownership