Job Description:
About Us
McDonalds 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. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Department Overview
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.
The Director, Accounting Operations (G6) provides strategic leadership and oversight for multitier finance operations teams supporting IOM and IOMBU accounting processes. This role is accountable for end-to-end delivery of accounting operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, compliance standards, and operational excellence. The position leads internal teams and third-party providers, drives accountability for quality and timeliness, and partners closely with Market Finance, Global Process Owners, and Enterprise stakeholders. This role oversees managers and indirect teams across multiple regions.
The candidate is expected to reside in the UK
Duties
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multitier finance operations teams supporting IOM & IOMBU accounting processes
Lead and direct accounting operations support functions, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and compliance standards
Drive accountability for accuracy, quality, and timeliness of deliverables across internal teams and third-party providers
Establish and monitor performance benchmarks, governance routines, and escalation protocols
Exercise sound judgment in escalating critical issues to market controllers or relationship managers, balancing risk, impact, and resolution paths
Cultivate strong partnerships with IOM Market Finance stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and delivery
Support transformation initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement across accounting operations
Operate effectively in a complex, global, matrixed environment spanning multiple regions
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Significant progressive experience in accounting operations, controllership, or finance operations roles
English Proficiency (written and verbal IRL Level 4)
Proven experience leading multitier teams and managing third-party service providers
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance standards
Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, performance management, and governance
Experience working in large, matrixed, multinational organizations
Strong business partnership, communication, and influencing skills
Ability to navigate complexity, manage risk, and deliver results across geographies
Qualifications
Bacheloru2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or local equivalent) preferred
Company Vision and Culture
Our Global vision is to build a better McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.
McDonalds 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 McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life…
People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds 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 McDonalds or elsewhere.
Requsition ID: 3857…