finance manager, North America Store Development and Innovation Finance

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a finance manager to join the North America Store Development and Innovation Finance Team, overseeing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and critical monthly/quarterly reporting. You will guide a high-performing team and deliver analyses to influence leadership decisions.

The role requires a strong background in FP&A or corporate finance, with MBA or CPA/CFA preferred, and a track record of coaching others, driving cost management, and partnering with executives to turn

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA/CFA) preferred.
• 7+ years of FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis.
• Demonstrated cost management experience across multiple departments.
• Excellent business partnering and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders and present complex financial insights clearly to executive leadership.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to coach, manage, develop, and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 finance professionals.
• Own the delivery of key FP&A tasks including forecasting, budgeting, ad hoc analysis, and performance reporting on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cadence.
• Partner with the business and senior leaders to influence strategies through a financial lens and escalate issues when needed.
• Drive critical process improvement initiatives across multiple areas of the business, within the team and for business customers.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Project management

Coaching

People management

Education

MBA

CPA/CFA

Job description

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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.

We are looking for a finance manager to join our North America Store Development and Innovation Finance Team, managing the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasting, highly critical monthly/quarterly reporting, as well as ad hoc analyses and strategic business cases. Leading a team high-performing partners, this person will be responsible for the quality and accuracy of deliverables, conducting complex analyses of key performance measures to influence senior leadership decision-making and ensuring the correct controls are in place in partnership with our accounting teams.

As a finance manager, you will…

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 finance professionals. You will set goals for the team and actively provide partners with coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Own the delivery of key FP&A tasks. You will manage the completion of forecasting, budgeting, ad hoc analysis, and performance reporting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Partner with the business and senior leaders to influence critical strategies through a financial lens, escalating concerns or issues when necessary. Includes managing ad hoc requests and complex business cases, in addition to helping the team and business customers manage through changes in processes and ways of working.
• Drive critical process improvement initiatives across multiple areas of the business, both within our team and for our business customers.

Basic Qualifications For This Role Are

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA/CFA) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis.
• Demonstrated cost management experience across multiple departments.
• Excellent business partnering and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders and present complex financial insights clearly to executive leadership
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to coach, manage, develop, and lead others

We'd Love To Hear From People With

• Progressive experience in financial management including financial analysis, variance analysis, cost allocation, fact-finding or auditing, contract and price negotiation 5-7 years
• Budgeting and forecasting 3-5 years
• Prior management or supervision experience preferred but not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation.