Sanitary vacancy in Atlanta USA

At the Coca-Cola Company we are a center of excellence who work collaboratively to find new and innovative ways to strategically move the business forward by balancing the short-term results and long-term sustainability while proactively leading shaping and creating system value. We set the standards and policies for the Company and we’re looking for candidates with a proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data in order to make a global impact for some of the most recognized brands in the world.

The Financial Services Director OPEX COE will be responsible for delivering reporting budgeting planning and forecasting support for the entire North America Operating Unit (NAOU) Operating Expense (OPEX) category.  This role will be networked and will work cross functionally within other towers in Platform Services (HR Purchase to Pay Record to Report) including our Managed Service Providers (Genpact). This role will also be responsible for the performance and career development of 3 direct reports as well as collaborating with the managed service providers (15).

This role requires a growth mindset and passion for leveraging data of OPEX information (i.e. people cost facility costs T&E etc.) to produce meaningful insights (via financial analysis and narratives) that aid senior leadership to make effective decision making related to complex global business questions and opportunities. This role will also be on point for general finance governance efforts manage financial routines including month-end close rolling estimates and annual business plan related for the entire OPEX category.

Additionally this role will be integral with the NAOU modernization efforts that are underway and will be

involved in shaping the future of the new systems that come together in a way that meets the needs of the business and finance leadership.

What You’ll Do for Us:

• Manage monthly closing and forecasting (R&O analysis Rolling Estimate Business Plan) processes leading a team (3) and managed service providers (15) to coordinate submissions for NAOU OPEX activity reporting data migrations and reconciliations between Systems.


• Deliver reporting budgeting planning and forecasting support for OPEX within NAOU.


• Manage the delivery of holistic insights (via financial analysis and narratives) of OPEX information (i.e. people cost facility costs T&E etc.) to various clients within NAOU.


• Facilitate certain capital budgeting requests and submissions on behalf of the clients.


• Provide guidance around G/L accts and cost centers as needed to support purchasing factory requests.


• Manage a team of 3 associates and responsible for their training and development.


• Collaborate with managed service providers in their development of The Coca-Cola Company systems and processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics Preferred: Finance or Accounting MBA CPA or CFA


• 8-10 years of forecasting data modeling and visualization automation business analytics along with thorough understanding of operational expenses such as annual incentives and restructuring other one-time costs


• Financial planning & Analysis budgeting and financial reporting experience.


• Experience in Agile Methodology and the ability to synthesize large and complex data sets and visualize information and knowledge of visualizations tools e.g. Power BI Tableau


• Knowledge of Financials planning and Consolidation systems (such as Hyperion EPM)


• Story telling proficiency ability to read the numbers and tell the history in a summary and actionable way. Manage to use data to create conclusions alternatives and recommendations.


• Adaptable to change flexible and able to operate in ambiguous situations.


• Manage the business needs across a varied group of business stakeholders through influencing and collaboration.


• Experience with identifying process improvement initiatives and supporting teams to build efficiencies.


• People focused with ability to engage empower and develop teams.

What We Can Do For You

• Agile & Innovative Software Platforms: Each day we are working to improve efficiency and reporting using top tier platforms which include Alteryx Power BI & Tableau.


• Collaborative Culture: We work cross-functionally across business groups to make sure to create the most comprehensive financial business modules which enables us to make sound business decisions.


• Global Reach: We have the most advanced financial modeling that allows for global financial analysis which leads the industry.

Functional Skills:

• Budgeting Communication Decision Making Economics Financial Analytics Financial Modeling Financial Statements Forecasting Process General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Internal Auditing Microsoft Office Problem Solving Teamwork Value Chain Analysis


• Accounting Budgeting Collaboration Communication Facilitation Financial Analysis and Reporting Financial Analytics Forecasting Management Reporting Month End Reporting People Management

Month End Reporting Communication People Management Budgeting Forecasting Facilitation Management Reporting Financial Analysis and Reporting Financial Analysis Accounting Collaboration