Strategic Finance Manager, Channel Development & Alliance

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks Corp. is seeking a Business Analysis Manager to support the Channel Development finance team. You will prepare performance reports, collaborate on forecasts for the Global Coffee Alliance with Nestle, and guide annual and quarterly projections.

The role requires leading cross-functional analyses, building financial models, and presenting insights to senior management. The position emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in financial analysis, modeling, budgeting and business planning (7 years).
• Applicable retail industry experience (5 years) is a plus.
• Contributing to and leading cross-functional teams (5 years).
• Ability to present information clearly to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare business performance reports and collaborate on forecasts.
• Lead analyses of NPV, ROI and P&L; quantify opportunities and risk.
• Guide annual and quarterly forecasts with Nestle as needed.
• Develop standardized business review framework for leadership insights.
• Lead the forecast and budget planning process for Channel Development.
• Support month-end close, variance analysis and reporting.
• Work with cross-functional teams to set targets and improve processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Excel modelling

Senior leadership presentation

Tools

Essbase/Hyperion

Job description

Starbucks Corp. is seeking a Business Analysis Manager to support the Channel Development finance team. You will prepare performance reports, collaborate on forecasts for the Global Coffee Alliance with Nestle, and guide annual and quarterly projections.

The role requires leading cross-functional analyses, building financial models, and presenting insights to senior management. The position emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and strategic recommendations.