Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - NA OPEX COE

The Operating Expenses Center of Excellence (OPEX COE) provides critical financial support and expertise to the North America organization by leveraging best practices, collaboration tools and capabilities to efficiently and effectively manage operating expenditures. The Operating Expenses Center of Excellence

(OPEX COE) currently provides management and stewardship to the North America Enabling Functions, USA Operations also partners with other The Coca-Cola Company organizations as appropriate. The Center of Excellence also manages North America Group corporate charges, annual incentive payments, restructuring and one-time costs in collaboration with key business partners across The Coca-Cola Company system.

The Financial Services Manager, I - Operating Expenses Center of Excellence will be responsible for managing operating expenditures for assigned North America Enabling Functions as well as Group and Corporate Chargebacks providing general finance and accounting guidance to client groups as appropriate.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and support decision-making processes that enhance organizational performance and growth. The role will be networked and will be expected to be able to execute work independently with key stakeholders across the Operating Unit, the FP&A Process Transformation Team, the other Service Delivery teams, Genpact, the Center and other areas of Financial Services.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Annual Business Plan development in collaboration with ongoing client management routines
• Monthly rolling estimate management which includes providing critical performance insights and recommendations to clientele
• Performance management reporting and analysis (actuals versus plan, rolling estimate and prior year variance analysis and narrative results submissions)
• Ongoing Risks and Opportunities management and performance of rigorous mitigation analysis for client recommendation and action
• Client training and education on standard operating procedures, procurement and operating disbursement best practices as well as enforcement of internal control requirements
• Evaluation of current processes to drive OE principles for standardization and simplification
• Financial Systems Management for business plan and rolling estimate deliverables within the BPC reporting platform
• Analyze variance from budget, identify issues/trends, and forecast annual results.
• Recommend and implement budgetary policies and procedures.
• Make improvements or recommended enhancements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance.
• Communicate effectively within and outside of the organization, explaining facts, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Lead overall performance management and support business with relevant analytics and actionable insights.
• Drive engagement with senior leaders and LT to drive cross-functional alignment across multiple stakeholders.

• Work closely with business partners across global and functional networks to complete month-end close processes for North America OPEX, including the identification and processing of any necessary journal entries and accounting corrections, and resolving any vendor payments and procurement issues, etc.
• Lead financial reviews and financial planning sessions with business partners and senior leaders to drive strategic decision-making.
• Champion the success and drive the adoption of NAOU modernization initiatives, including the OpEx Dashboard, through effective training of NAOU business partners and implementation of change management plans.
• Lead and direct Genpact partners to ensure the support they provide is optimized the fullest extent.
• Support efforts to maintain a strong business relationship with the OU.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance related roles
• Strong budget portfolio management skills across
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data mining experience needed to synthesize trends and communicate insights to clients and Finance management
• Prior experience and exposure to the month end close and rolling estimate process for Corporate and/or North America a plus
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence a broad client base across Finance and Business
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to communicate effectively to various levels of associates across the organization