Finance Capex Manager
Yesterday• Kyoto, Japan
Key Responsibilities
Capital Reporting, Performance Management & Decision Support
- Report monthly capital spend and forecasts (actuals and rolling estimates) to CPS finance and plant management, meeting all deadlines.
- Ensure accurate capital accounting, project forecasting, and capitalization/close-out in collaboration with shared services and local stakeholders.
- Provide value-added analysis and narratives for variances to approved plans; drive corrective actions with project owners.
- Proactively identify and communicate capex risks, opportunities, and delivery impacts across plants.
Capital Planning & Budgeting
- Lead the annual and multi-year capex planning process, including prioritization, phasing (how much to spend and when), and alignment to CPS guidelines.
- Manage planning calendars and governance checkpoints; coordinate inputs with plant management, engineering, procurement, and operations teams.
- Prepare decision materials for review with the Global team and OUs, including the financial case, payback/returns, risks, and a clear narrative supporting the request.
Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Own and enforce capital governance across the lifecycle (request, approval, execution, capitalization, and post-investment review), ensuring full compliance with policies and approval authorities.
- Ensure audit readiness for capital spend, including documentation quality, control evidence, and timely closure of findings; liaise with CAD and Control & Compliance teams.
- Monitor capital spend, commitments, and capitalization status versus approved budgets; ensure change control is followed when scope, timing, or cost changes.
- Ensure compliance for taxation- and statutory-related requirements impacting capital projects across Japan and Korea, in coordination with local experts.
Capital Process Excellence & Digitization
- Drive continuous improvement of capital processes (request, approval, execution, capitalization, and post-investment review), standardizing ways of working across plants.
- Drive digitization and automation of capital reporting and controls; support SAP upgrade implementations and AI-enabled improvements where applicable.
- Manage and track capex investments and projects; ensure financial rigor, benefits tracking, and post-investment reviews.
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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 supporting capital processes and investment governance in medium to large-scale manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of SAP and integrated manufacturing systems; experience with reporting automation and digital tools.
- Demonstrated business partnering skills and ability to influence senior management; strong presentation and communication skills, including on investment recommendations.
- Fluency in English; Japanese and/or Korean language skills as an advance.
Core Competencies
- Drives Innovation
- Collaboration with System, Customers, and Key Stakeholders
- Acts like an Owner
- Inspires Others
- Develops and Inspires Others
Expected contract period / Contract Type
- +2 years estimated
- Service Contract is preferred
Location
- Moriyama Plant, Coca-Cola (Japan) Company 49 Amura-cho, Moriyama city, Shiga Pref, Japan
Location(s):
Japan
City/Cities:
Shiga
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
September 30, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
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.
Client-provided location(s): Kyoto, Japan
Job ID: cocacola-153377002
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-09-05T18:37:29
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)