senior finance manager, Starbucks Finance (remote)

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Leadership – Setting goals for the work group, developing organizational capability, and modeling how we work together:

• Incorporating key priorities for both the business unit or function represented and the total Company. May manage a large team, or other managers.
• Works collaboratively with and often leads cross-functional teams to coordinate and provide guidance on strategic plans, annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Ensures effective communication and timely resolution of conflicts.
• Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
• Supports the implementation of company programs to ensure the success of the Company. Pushes the organization forward and eventually leading to changes and improvements.

Planning and Execution – Developing strategic and operational plans for the work group, managing execution, and measuring results:

• Drives a business unit or function’s long-range financial and business plan.
• Oversees and influences comprehensive analysis required to support investment decision for business programs and products including measurement against key financial metrics and targets.
• Plans and manages business unit and department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.
• Prepares, communicates and educates client groups and team on changes in policies and practices within the organization.

Business Requirements – Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:

• Provides overall vision in creating and implementing processes/ tools used in financial controls and financial plans. Supports leadership by leading development of accurate and timely strategic plans, annual operating plans, and quarterly forecasting efforts for a business unit or global function. Leads review sessions with senior business leadership and senior finance leadership.
• Supports director or senior leader in leading the development of strategic plans, annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts for a consolidated business unit or the consolidated Company Manages the team’s day-to- day activities in drafting, analyzing and completing plans or forecasts that align with business or departmental strategies and priorities.
• Works with cross-functional teams to improve processes, set targets, develop plans, conduct complex analyses, and measure results. Consults with senior management to identify process gaps, present data and propose solutions.
• Ensures systems are consistent and integrated with the business practices they support. Identifies key issues and weaknesses, provides improvement solutions, and manages the implementation of system enhancements.
• Leads team in generating strategic and tactical recommendations in support of business objectives and presents them to influence senior management decision-making. Leads the creation of complex models, conducts research, and analyzes actual business unit performance against targets in the operating plans, strategic plans, forecasts and sales incentive plans as applicable. Quantifies opportunities and risks, and recommends alternatives. Conducts complex analyses as needed to support and influence operational decision-making.
• May participate in or lead cost and price discussions with external or internal parties.

Partner Development & Team Building – Providing partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and building effective teams:

• Challenges and inspires partners to achieve business results.
• Conducts and ensures the completion of performance reviews.
• Ensures partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
• Oversees training and development of partners directly and indirectly manages and makes effective staffing decisions.

Summary Of Experience

Budgeting and forecasting 9 years

Progressive experience in financial management including financial analysis, variance analysis,

cost allocation, fact-finding or auditing, contract and price negotiation 5-7 years

Management or supervision 4-6 years

Basic Qualifications

The basic qualifications for this role are:

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Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of all aspects of financial analysis and management
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities

Core Competencies

Puts the Customer First: Has a relentless focus on the customer. Understands what the customer wants and how to best deliver the experience.

Works Well with Others: Listens and communicates well with others within and outside of Starbucks. Creates a team environment that is positive and productive.

Leads Courageously: Takes personal responsibility to do the right thing, and persists in times of challenge or uncertainty. Adapts quickly to change and makes timely, thoughtful decisions.

Develops Continuously: Continuously seek opportunities to improve self and others. Leads with trust, honesty and commitment to hire, coach and develop partners to achieve their potential.

Achieves Results: Understands what drives overall business success and is accountable to prioritize and deliver quality results. Demonstrates knowledge of core products and processes to get results. Anticipates obstacles and takes action to prevent or minimize their impact.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.