Now Brewing - financial analyst sr - North America Finance! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As a financial analyst sr on the North America Finance Team, you will play a critical role on the team that oversees planning and analysis for US Company-Operated Coffeehouses, the largest business unit at Starbucks. This team leads the annual, quarterly, and monthly end-to-end planning cycles, partnering with budget owners and supporting finance teams. This team is responsible for transforming financial data into actionable insights that support strategic decisions across Finance and Operations leadership. In addition, this team is also responsible for all planning and analysis for US Wages & Benefits, Regional Overhead, and other Operating Expenses.
You will be a thought partner to your team and the business, influencing decisions that matter. Your work will be visible. You will deliver accurate reporting and analysis that highlights key trends, drivers risks, and opportunities. You will partner with budget owners and teams across Finance and Operations to help drive accountability. You will lead financial modeling and business case development for new initiatives, providing insights to drive growth and savings. You will continuously improve financial processes, reporting, and analytical rigor.
As a sr financial analyst, you will...
Reporting and analysis - Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results and key performance measures. Prepare management reports against forecast, budget and prior year. Provide variance explanations and highlight risks and opportunities to key stakeholders. Identify trends and analyze outliers in order to provide recommendations for cost optimization and margin improvements.
Tell the Financial Story - Help drive informed business decisions by providing reporting and analytical support to leaders within Finance and Operations, including the Zone SVPs and Regional VPs.
Planning & Forecasting - supports development of annual financial plan, quarterly forecasts and strategic plans. Establishes timelines, partners with budget owners, manages consolidation and initiates timely reviews of the projections to ensure plans are delivered on time and are consistent with enterprise priorities and goals
Business case support/Analytical deep dives - performs financial due diligence for new initiatives. Works cross functionally with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop robust financial models, providing critical insights and recommendations to drive business growth
Advisory and Influence - provides and explains financial information effectively to all levels of management. Educates financial/business acumen and ensures adherence to policy to customers. Establishes and facilitates process development and performs on-going review of planning and reporting process to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements
We'd love to hear from people with:
bachelors degree or 4 or more years of US military experience
5 or more years of experience in a role performing financial analysis job functions, including budgeting, forecasting, planning and financial reporting
2 or more years of experience in a role using electronic financial modeling skills
3 or more years of experience in a role presenting financial analysis and recommendations to a business unit
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong attention to detail
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment
Advanced financial modeling skill
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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