Job Description
Description
Summary:
Coca-Cola is a global leader in the beverage industry. We are committed to investing in our people, our company, and the communities where we operate to help position the company for long-term, sustainable growth. As a Budget Analyst III, you will be responsible for developing and monitoring annual revenue/expense budgets, analyzing variances, forecasting annual results, and recommending budgetary policies and procedures. You will have a significant impact on our organization, responsible for functional or operational areas, and managing projects or processes.
Position Summary
The Senior Finance Manager is a key member of the CPS Japan & Korea Finance team, responsible for financial planning, management, and reporting. This role partners with plant leadership to drive value-based decision making, ensures strong governance and compliance, and leads continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
Report monthly financial performance (actuals and rolling estimates) to CPS finance and plant management, meeting all deadlines.Ensure accurate financial accounting, forecasts, and actual results in collaboration with service organizations.Provide value-added analysis and narratives for variances to plan and drive corrective actions with budget owners.Proactively identify and communicate risks and opportunities across plants.Planning & Budgeting
Lead annual business plan (BP) processes for P&L and balance sheet, ensuring high-quality analysis and commentary.Manage planning timetables; coordinate inputs with plant management, planning, procurement, and operations teams.Prepare detailed analyses for communication with Global team and OUs; ensure compliance with CPS guidelines and timelines.Governance, Controls & Compliance
Embed a robust culture of governance and control across operations and ensure adherence to internal/external policies.Support smooth closure of audits and liaise with CAD and Control & Compliance teams.Monitor operating expenses, working capital, and balance sheet items; implement corrective actions where needed.Ensure compliances for taxation-related activities across Japan and Korea in coordination with local experts.Operational Excellence, Digitization & Capex
Coordinate Operational Excellence initiatives in Finance; standardize and improve processes across plants.Drive digitalization and automation of manual processes; support SAP upgrade implementations and AI-enabled improvements.Manage and track capex investments and projects; ensure financial rigor and post-investment reviews.Business Partnering
Build strong relationships with plant stakeholders (FM/GM/operations/OE) and OU Finance; provide financial advice on key decisions.Prepare supply point shift analytics and support non-concentrate business models and reporting routines as applicable.Provide finance input to ad hoc projects; drive value-added initiatives in conjunction with other functions.Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree preferred; professional qualification (CA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA) or equivalent is an advantage.7+ years of experience in finance, with prior experience in medium to large-scale manufacturing operations.Strong knowledge of SAP and integrated manufacturing systems; experience with automation and digital tools.Demonstrated business partnering skills and ability to influence senior management; strong presentation and communication skills.Fluency in English; Japanese and/or Korean language skills as an advance.Core Competencies
Drives InnovationCollaborates with System, Customers, and Key StakeholdersActs like an OwnerInspires OthersDevelops and Inspires OthersSkills: