Starbucks
finance director, Marketing & Digital Channels (Seattle, WA -Hybrid) (US -Remote
Starbucks, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
The finance director will help guide Starbucks growth by directing analysis on Marketing investments, offer performance, and digital ordering experiences providing financial leadership to critical strategic investments for North America. They will lead annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting efforts for these areas, collaborating closely with business partners and finance peers. This job assimilates financial and non-financial information to influence short-, medium-, and long-range decision making. Will lead ad-hoc analysis and cross- functional/business unit projects to improve operational efficiencies and optimize profitability. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.
As a finance director, you will…
Lead - Set goals for the work group, develop organizational capability, and model how we work together:
Identify and communicate key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
Prioritize workload of team to ensure achievement of objectives, including identification and resolution of potential resource conflicts.
Lead cross-functional/business unit project teams.
Plan and Execute - Develop strategic and operational plans for the work group, manage execution, and measure results:
Contribute to the development of long-term strategies and plans for the Product and Innovation teams.
Create and manage strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Plan and manage processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.
Business Requirements - Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:
Proactive engagement and leadership with BU/dept leadership team in identification and evaluation of initiatives to drive growth and optimize profitability. Provide interpretation and direction regarding consolidated financial performance to all levels of management.
Participate in cross-functional teams to facilitate continuity of business unit/department plans across Starbucks.
Plan and execute methods of improving business performance to achieve financial and operational goals. Identify key performance indicators and track performance against these measures.
Direct the development and implementation of quarterly/monthly management reports, variance analyses, and financial review processes. Design and implement procedures for more efficient reporting.
Provide clear direction to the business unit or department regarding the processes, utilization, and coordination of financial resources. Use operational and financial expertise to ensure the development of optimized financial solutions.
Partner Development & Team Building - Provide partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and build effective teams:
Challenge and inspire team members to achieve business results.
Conduct and ensure the completion of performance reviews.
Ensure partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
Oversee training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.
Provide coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partners, business and customer results.
Model and act as a leader within the CFO organization, providing mentoring, insights and collaboration to improve the operation or efficiency of the function and company.
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
The finance director will help guide Starbucks growth by directing analysis on Marketing investments, offer performance, and digital ordering experiences providing financial leadership to critical strategic investments for North America. They will lead annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting efforts for these areas, collaborating closely with business partners and finance peers. This job assimilates financial and non-financial information to influence short-, medium-, and long-range decision making. Will lead ad-hoc analysis and cross- functional/business unit projects to improve operational efficiencies and optimize profitability. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.
As a finance director, you will…
Lead - Set goals for the work group, develop organizational capability, and model how we work together:
Identify and communicate key responsibilities and practices to ensure the immediate team of direct reports promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
Prioritize workload of team to ensure achievement of objectives, including identification and resolution of potential resource conflicts.
Lead cross-functional/business unit project teams.
Plan and Execute - Develop strategic and operational plans for the work group, manage execution, and measure results:
Contribute to the development of long-term strategies and plans for the Product and Innovation teams.
Create and manage strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Plan and manage processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives.
Business Requirements - Providing functional expertise and executing functional responsibilities:
Proactive engagement and leadership with BU/dept leadership team in identification and evaluation of initiatives to drive growth and optimize profitability. Provide interpretation and direction regarding consolidated financial performance to all levels of management.
Participate in cross-functional teams to facilitate continuity of business unit/department plans across Starbucks.
Plan and execute methods of improving business performance to achieve financial and operational goals. Identify key performance indicators and track performance against these measures.
Direct the development and implementation of quarterly/monthly management reports, variance analyses, and financial review processes. Design and implement procedures for more efficient reporting.
Provide clear direction to the business unit or department regarding the processes, utilization, and coordination of financial resources. Use operational and financial expertise to ensure the development of optimized financial solutions.
Partner Development & Team Building - Provide partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and build effective teams:
Challenge and inspire team members to achieve business results.
Conduct and ensure the completion of performance reviews.
Ensure partners adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements.
Oversee training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions.
Provide coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve partners, business and customer results.
Model and act as a leader within the CFO organization, providing mentoring, insights and collaboration to improve the operation or efficiency of the function and company.