senior financial analyst, Starbucks Finance

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.

This job contributes to Starbucks success by supporting, developing and improving the financial processes that enable sound planning and decision-making for assigned business unit(s) or department(s). Facilitates the development of strategic and operating plans. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. 

    
As a senior financial analyst, you will…

•    Leads the development of assigned business unit or department's annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts. Supports the development of financial strategic plans. Establishes timelines, partners with budget owners, manages consolidation and initiates timely reviews of the financial projections to ensure plans are delivered on time and are consistent with overall company plans. Identifies and communicates plans' risks and opportunities. Conducts decision analyses as needed and communicates results. 
•    Performs due diligence for new initiatives. Performs sensitivity and incremental cost/benefit decision analyses. Conducts audits. Builds financial models and provides analytical support for business initiatives and contract negotiations. Identifies, analyzes, and communicates trends and issues affecting the business. 
•    Analyzes and provides feedback on monthly financial results and key performance measures. Prepares management reports against forecast, budget and prior year. Provides root cause variance explanations and highlights opportunities and risks. Identifies trends, communicates observations and provides recommendations for cost and margin improvements. 
•    Provides and explains financial information and guidance effectively to all levels of management. Educates financial/business acumen and ensures adherence to policy. Establishes and facilitates process development and performs on-going review of planning and reporting process to evaluate effectiveness and making recommendations for improvements. 

We’d love to hear from people with:

•    Bachelors degree or 4 or more years of US military experience 
•    5 or more years of experience in a role performing financial analysis job functions, including budgeting, forecasting, planning and financial reporting 
•    2 or more years of experience in a role using electronic financial modeling skills 
•    3 or more years of experience in a role presenting financial analysis and recommendations to a business unit leader 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

•    Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 
•    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
•    Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel 
•    Strong attention to detail 
•    Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment 
•    Advanced financial modeling skills
•    Working knowledge of financial and management accounting principles 

*Starbucks Finance currently has multiple senior financial analyst openings. Please apply for consideration*
 

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.