Strategic Financial Analyst: Budgets, Forecasts & Ops

Coca-Cola HBC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Principal Financial Analyst to lead advanced financial analysis, planning, and reporting for the finance team. You will partner with plant leadership, operations, and commercial teams to drive performance and ensure adherence to GAAP and corporate policies.

This role leads budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans, builds financial models, and delivers management presents with actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, accounting, or financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems such as SAP.
• Experience working in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations finance environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze operating results, costs, sales volume, and capital expenditures.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and management presentations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Develop financial models and dashboards for decision making.
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Principal Financial Analyst to lead advanced financial analysis, planning, and reporting for the finance team. You will partner with plant leadership, operations, and commercial teams to drive performance and ensure adherence to GAAP and corporate policies.

This role leads budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range plans, builds financial models, and delivers management presents with actionable insights.