Senior Director, Global Category Finance - Strategic Leadership and Financial Expertise in Marketing and Sales

Join Our Team as a Senior Director, Global Category Finance

Unlock your career potential with The Coca-Cola Company! We are seeking an exceptional Senior Director, Global Category Finance to join our dynamic team. As a strategic leader in our Global Marketing function, you will have the opportunity to drive business growth, provide financial expertise, and shape the future of our company. This is a unique chance to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with a global impact. The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in person and 2 days virtual, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is a global leader in the beverage industry, with a rich history and a strong presence in over 200 countries. Our company is committed to refreshing, revitalizing, and inspiring individuals and communities around the world. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and innovation, where our associates can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Global Category Finance is a key member of our Global Marketing finance team, reporting to the Vice President, Finance, Global Marketing. As a thought leader and analytical expert, you will provide strategic guidance and financial insights to our Global Category President and category leads. Your expertise will help drive business growth, optimize resource allocation, and inform strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Long Range Plan process: Lead the development of the Category Long Range Plan, making recommendations on resource allocation and providing guidance on investment levels for respective brands.
• Financial analysis and insights: Provide financial and business insights on drivers of overall Category performance, based on discussions with Operating Unit category teams, Investment management teams, and information from Rolling Estimates and the Annual Business Plan.
• Global initiatives and campaigns: Collaborate with Category Leads to identify and prioritize global initiatives and campaigns across the Network, defining key initiatives on an ongoing basis.
• Budget management: Manage Category budgets, risks, and opportunities, ensuring deployment of funds that balance strategic objectives and in-year needs.
• Operating model integration: Integrate the new Operating model adopted by the Global Marketing function into finance planning, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strategic partnerships: Co-lead efforts with GC teams and Corporate Strategy to identify and craft strategies to tap into white spaces, and assess different business models.
• Financial analysis and modeling: Lead the development of finance analysis, including value chain analysis, financial modeling, DME analytics, opportunity assessment, return on investment analysis, and cash flow analysis.
• Communication and interpretation: Communicate and interpret findings across brand, category, and consumer, providing additional perspectives on implications, risk, opportunity, and trends.
• Team leadership: Lead a networked team, developing and sustaining a diverse and high-performing team, coaching, guiding, and mentoring team members.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Financial experience: At least 12 years of financial experience, with a background in financial and business analysis, and demonstrated commercial acumen.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in STEM, Finance, or Accounting; MBA, CPA, CFA, or master's degree preferred.
• Analytical skills: Advanced quantitative analytical skills, with the ability to draw insights and actions from large datasets.
• Collaboration and influencing: Strong collaborative and influential style, with the ability to effectively work with a global networked organization.
• Technology adoption: Keen adopter of technology, with experience in financial systems and software platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of KO financial systems: Understanding of The Coca-Cola Company's financial systems and operations.
• Consumer goods experience: Experience in the consumer goods industry, with knowledge of the value chain.

What We Offer

Agile and Innovative Software Platforms

We utilize top-tier software platforms, including Alteryx, Power BI, Hyperion, and Tableau, to drive reporting efficiencies and capabilities.

Collaborative Culture

Our team works cross-functionally, across all business units, to ensure exposure, resources, and thought-leadership, enabling optimal decision making.

Global Reach

Our team takes a global view of the organization, focusing on generating high-impact financial analyses and insights to help The Coca-Cola Company lead the industry.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for career growth and development.

Why Join Our Team?

As a Senior Director, Global Category Finance, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive business growth: Provide strategic guidance and financial insights to drive business growth and optimize resource allocation.
• Develop your skills: Enhance your analytical, leadership, and communication skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with a global team: Work with a diverse and high-performing team, across functions and geographies.
• Make a meaningful impact: Contribute to the success of The Coca-Cola Company, refreshing, revitalizing, and inspiring individuals and communities around the world.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced finance professional, looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to:

Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all.