About the role#
This internship is part of the US Finance Market sub-function within our Global Finance team. You will work with departments that support US owner-operators, including Field Finance, Pricing and Value Strategy, and Economics and Policy. The program runs for 10 weeks, from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Present product recommendations for the US menu using pricing, promotions, and trade analysis on current and future items.
- Present on SBO Transactions using discounted rate analytics.
- Present G&A Guideline account analytics per function for 2026 plans.
What you'll need#
- You are a junior working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Data Science.
- Your expected graduation date is Fall 2027 or Summer 2028.
- You have strong analytical skills and a quantitative mindset, with the ability to calculate, interpret, and communicate findings to partners.
- You are proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, with high competency in Microsoft Excel.
- You have experience from student organizations, work, or projects that required collaboration or business skills.
- You possess a curious mindset and strong communication skills.
- You are authorized to work in the U.S. and do not require visa sponsorship for this internship or future employment.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Chicago, Illinois.
- The work modality is hybrid, and you must be willing to relocate to the Chicagoland area if necessary.
- This is a full-time, paid internship at $27 per hour.
About McDonald's
McDonald's operates a global network of foodservice retailers with more than 37,000 locations across 100 countries. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois. Independent local business owners own and operate over 90 percent of these restaurants. It functions as a public company and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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