Job Description

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will have responsibility for supporting the business with analysis, planning and reporting across key commercial and operational areas. They will own all aspects of the EMEA region’s forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes by preparing insight and commentary for EMEA and International Leadership. The region currently undertakes local rolling forecasting, international quarterly forecasting, budgeting, and three-year planning, and it is expected that this role will have responsibility for the coordination of these processes. There is also an opportunity to drive improved commercial and trend analytics. This role will be a key player in data governance, and this presents an opportunity to define and support the wider business on its approach to data.

The Finance team is currently working through the high performing team journey, and each member has an exceptional growth opportunity to develop personally and build state of the art tools and processes. There is plenty of opportunity for stretch, and the opportunity to become a system super user, in market leading corporate technologies.  The partner is responsible for acting as an ambassador of the Starbucks guiding principles, culture and values, and keeping coffee at the heart of everything we do.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for co-ordination and production of the EMEA budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes
• Own and maintain the annual FP&A calendar, including timing of budget, quarterly forecasting, and reporting
• Manage EMEA BUs to ensure timely and accurate submission of all forecasts
• Ensure robust forecasts are in place, having challenged and interrogated key inputs and drivers with the relevant stakeholders
• Key EMEA contact for International FP&A to ensure timely and accurate submission of deliverables, providing insight and support when required
• Own the EMEA strategy plan consolidation, coordinate with all BU’s and own the presentational deck
• Support the team with review of the weekly commercial finance deliverables
• Coordinate and lead the monthly commercial finance deliverables including monthly reforecast & reporting packs for EMEA leadership and International Finance
• Build clear and insightful presentations; confident in presenting to senior leadership teams
• Play a key role in the system and process improvement projects, by being a subject matter expert for FP&A and ensuring that the new systems meet the needs of the function.
• Be a key player in our data management strategy
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the financial planning records in the planning system (Anaplan & Hyperion)
• Drive improved commercial analytics on a consolidated basis, providing insight and driver-based analysis
• Support other commercial and operational areas with analysis and insight

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate would have a hunger for learning. Successful candidates will be strong communicators and relationship builders, embedding Finance within highly dynamic business environments, and pro-actively striving for continuous improvements in the capabilities of a high-performing Finance team. Strong forecasting, budgeting and analytical skills are required to ensure profitability and protection of margins.

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or similar) qualified, with at least 5 years’ experience in a FP&A role or similar relevant roles
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting is essential
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Retail, FMCG, International or franchise experience would be an advantage
• Strong communication and stakeholder management is a must
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• System experience with Essbase, (Hyperion, Tm1) Anaplan & Power BI is desirable
• Strong financial modelling skills. Experience in building business cases and robust models
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience of providing reporting and performance insight including commentary for different audiences