Senior Director, Finance Systems Lead
This is a People Leader role with 11 direct reports
Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director to lead our Finance Systems team. The ideal candidate will act as the strategic partner to Finance Operations & Optimization teams, DTS, and Delivery leaders to shape the digital roadmap and future of Finance through digitalization and artificial intelligence.
This role leads Finance's journey in adopting advanced technologies, whilst ensuring core foundational finance systems not only support day-to-day operations but also enable insights, automation, and innovation. The individual will work in a networked team to drive end-to-end improvements in processes, technology, and data management to transform how Finance delivers value to the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Roadmap
Access Provisioning
Troubleshooting
Month-End Controls
Systems Monitoring
Managing Enhancements/Updates/Releases
Change Management
Pushing Adoption to New Markets
Strategic Business Partnership
AI & Digital Transformation
Finance Systems Management
Change & Adoption Leadership
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
- Proven experience in finance systems management, with a strong understanding of ERP systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with change management and driving system adoption in new markets.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance systems, digital transformation, or technology leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of Finance processes (record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, planning & forecasting).
- Proven experience driving AI, automation, or analytics initiatives within Finance.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional global teams.
- Professional accounting or finance certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) or MBA.
- Understanding of cloud ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Workday, etc.) and AI/analytics tools (Power BI, Anaplan, Hyperion, or equivalent).
- Understanding of responsible AI principles, data governance, and digital ethics.
- Strong program/project management background (PMP, Agile, or equivalent).
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Key Competencies
Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture, anticipate future trends, and align operations to long-term business objectives.
Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of process optimization, standardization, and the practical implementation of global best practices.
Change Leadership: Capacity to lead change initiatives, influence stakeholders, and overcome resistance to new ways of working.
Technological Savvy: Up-to-date knowledge on emerging technologies and their application in operational settings.
Financial Acumen: Strong grasp of cost management, budget control, and value realization.
Collaboration & Influence: Skilled in building consensus, driving cross-functional collaboration, and managing complex stakeholder landscapes.
Risk & Resilience: Adept at identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring operational continuity.
Skills:
Digitizing; Virtual Teams; Financial Operations; Systems Management; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Innovation; SAP S/4HANA; Organizational Change Management; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems; Operational Finance; Cloud ERP; Financial Processes; Financial Data; Automation; Financial Systems; People Management; Digital Transformation; Information Systems; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Financial Services; Intelligent Automation (IA); Change Management; Digital Roadmap; Team Management
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
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)