As the Director of Global Financial Planning and Analysis, you will support and drive the free cash flow initiative, drive short-term planning and financial processes, and perform detailed financial analyses and modeling to develop data and business-driven insights.

POSITION DETAILS:

Hybrid work schedule - 3 days per week in office 2 days virtual

Individual contributor role - no direct reports

LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia 

You will have the opportunity to work with a global focus, build relationships and collaborate across the organization, and obtain a deep understanding of the different lines of business and markets.

Global Finance is looking to improve the end-to-end cash flow reporting, forecasting and management for the company. A small, fully dedicated project team is being created to work with subject matter experts to perform a deep review and diagnostic of all parts of the cash flow for the company, including the calculation, reporting and forecasting our cash flows. Focus of this role over the next 9-12 months will be on this free cash flow initiative (through the lens of short- and medium-term enhancements), with heavy focus on current process improvement (both actuals and forecast) and strong analytics to drive insights that will be leveraged to help drive decision making.

The project scope will include the following tasks:

• Test, analyze, and refine cash flow actuals derived from the new cash flow reporting tool. Through testing and analysis, this person will engage with the field/operations to understand transactions and or accounting processes, and ultimately partner with key stakeholders to drive optimization / standardization.
• Identify and fully understand the links between P&L and cash flow to align both forecasting processes.
• Help design and formalize the end-to-end cash flow forecasting process, including defining scope, primary owners, and the timing of submissions.
• Engage with free cash flow forecast preparers and other stakeholders (e.g Treasury, Corporate Development, Operating Units, Tax etc) to understand analytical needs that will drive forecasting accuracy

The candidate we are looking for:

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance professional with an investor mindset who is passionate about leveraging data to produce insights that help inform senior leadership and aid in effective decision making related to complex, global business questions and opportunities. The role requires a self-starter with strong analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, and excellent, upstream and downstream, communication capabilities. Knowledge and experience around technology enabled tools for financial analysis and modeling will be an important differentiator. This role is ideal for a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and with the ability to think outside the box.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and business insights and recommendations.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc financial analyses and scenario planning.
• Build and enhance financial models, reporting tools, and dashboards.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business priorities and macro/industry trends.
• Translate data and insights into clear and compelling stories and recommendations.
• Lead initiatives to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the global FP&A function.
• Interact and develop relationships with teams and leaders across the company.
• Comfortably support simultaneous and varied projects, deliverables, and priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field is required; MBA, other advanced degrees, CPA, or CFA is a plus
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance or a related role; investment banking, consulting, or investment research experience is a plus
• In-depth knowledge of financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, valuation, and variance analysis techniques
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into insights and actionable recommendations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with financial software and data visualization tools including Hyperion and Power BI is a plus

Core Competencies

• Ability to think like an investor to understand the key drivers and external / internal forces impacting the business and the financial statements
• Understanding of complex scenario analysis and valuation techniques including discounted cash flow, net present value, and IRR
• Highly analytical and detail oriented with proven ability to develop and execute innovative ideas
• Experience synthesizing detailed analyses into clear, actionable financial and business insights based on an understanding of business drivers and upstream / downstream implications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with and influence business leaders
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Comfort and desire to work in in a team-oriented and global organization

What We Can Do For You:

• Career Development: The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of resources and programs to support your career development, including global learning programs and leadership development programs.
• Innovation & Technology: The ability to work with an award-winning team that is on the cutting edge of innovation. 
• Exposure to World Class Leaders: Availability to global finance leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques.