Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

1953 Coca-Cola Bulgaria EOOD; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 202,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Director, FP&A Tech to lead the finance technology strategy and drive enterprise-wide digital transformation across FP&A platforms. You will guide the FP&A technology roadmap and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable strategic business capabilities.

The role requires deep ERP/Oracle EPM experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work with global teams to deliver continuous improvement and governance across finance systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive IT experience, preferably within large global organizations.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP is preferred; familiarity with Oracle EPM and SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation is a plus.
• Understanding of software development methodologies and enterprise application support.

Responsibilities

• Lead alignment of finance technology strategy with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Design, implement, and enhance enterprise finance solutions with stakeholders.
• Oversee project planning, solution delivery, and ongoing support for critical finance platforms.
• Foster collaboration across global and remote teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle EPM

SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Lead is responsible for aligning technology strategy with business priorities and leading the execution of digital transformation initiatives within the FP&A domain. This role serves as the primary IT leader accountable for delivering the FP&A technology roadmap and enabling strategic business capabilities through strong cross-functional collaboration. As part of the Core Technology team, the Senior Director will support the transformation, delivery, and operational excellence of FP&A technology platforms and solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, financial systems expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

Lead the alignment of finance technology strategy with business objectives and enterprise priorities. Drive execution of the multi-year technology roadmap and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Solution Delivery & Operations

Partner closely with business stakeholders, architects, consultants, analysts, and IT teams to design, implement, and enhance enterprise finance solutions. Oversee client engagement, project planning, solution delivery, and ongoing operational support for critical finance platforms. Lead initiatives involving financial consolidation, planning, ERP, and related enterprise systems. Ensure adherence to development standards, governance processes, architectural guidelines, and best practices. Manage technical operations activities including issue resolution, system enhancements, automated testing, and hypercare support.

Manage Team

Foster collaboration across global and remote teams while promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 7–10 years of progressive IT experience, preferably within large global organizations. Experience supporting enterprise finance systems, financial consolidation solutions, or planning platforms. Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP is preferred. Familiarity with Oracle EPM and SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation is a plus. Understanding of software development methodologies and enterprise application support. Exposure to AI, Machine Learning, IoT, or related emerging technologies is advantageous. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to work collaboratively with both local and remote teams in a global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

SAP or other relevant technology certifications. Project Management and/or ITIL certification. Experience participating in complex enterprise transformation initiatives. Demonstrated interest in innovation, prototyping, and evaluating new technology solutions.

Skills:

Pay Range: United States: 202,000 - 229,000 USD Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 30 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Atlanta Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: October 12, 2026

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