Job Description

Department Overview

The McDonald’s Finance teams are made up of departments such as US Finance/Accounting, US Business Insights, Corporate Finance/Accounting, Corporate Tax and Internal Audit. These teams run all of the financial activities for both our US and Corporate business, including accounting, reporting, economic policy, shareholder value, tax, financial risk, and business insights/strategy.

Internship Overview

For the duration of the internship, you will be able to enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically and feed your need (and ours) for innovation. After going through initial training, you’ll dive in with your full-time team to learn the business and what will be expected of you for the duration of your internship. Our robust programming includes a variety of events such as our Executive Speaker Series, Learning Sessions, Peer Lunches, Employee Business Network sessions, and other exciting events happening at MHQ throughout the summer! We designed this internship to provide a smooth transition into McDonald’s so don’t worry – if you bring curiosity and work ethic, we will guide you through everything you need to know about us.

In addition, the skills and knowledge you will gain during the internship will set you up for a variety of career paths depending on your interests and strengths. Being a part of the internship program gives you early access to our full-time post-graduation opportunities as well.

If you have the passion for finance, accounting, data analytics or strategy, the desire to learn and be a leader, the commitment to create a culture of inclusiveness, strong communication skills that can adapt to any audience, and the desire and drive to impact the modern era of McDonald’s, then we’d love for you to apply!

Internship Details

• This internship is based out of our global headquarters in Downtown Chicago. You MUST be willing to relocate to the Chicagoland area, if applicable, for the duration of the internship program.
• We do offer a housing stipend.
• You must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship for the internship and future employment.
• Our interns work full time , Monday – Friday , during all 10 weeks of the internship (June 10th - August 16, 2024).
• You would be eligible to participate in our Summer Hours program.
• The internship pays $25/hr.

Qualifications

• You are a junior working towards your bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business analytics or other related degree with a graduation date in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including high competency with Microsoft Excel
• Quantitative mentality , with the ability to calculate, interpret, act on and communicate findings to key partners

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.

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Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.