About this role
Senior Manager, Operations Finance (SAF)
Reports to Senior Director, Operations Finance Lead (SAF)
A successful Senior Manager, Operations Finance - South Africa is one who will support financial operations of the South Africa Franchise Finance team in support of a financial strategy to drive growth and profitability. This role operates on a team of six (6) finance associates and reports to the South Africa Franchise Head of Finance.
Focus, Scope, & Impact:
Partner with stakeholders across the Franchise and System (RGM, Marketing, Technical, Operations, Strategy, etc.) to develop insights to inform and execute strategic priorities. Responsibilities include:Decision support for: investments, business model development, pricing strategies, new product launches and System financial health.Business case development in partnership with System and Franchise stakeholdersIntegration of complex financial, execution, and consumer data to deliver comprehensive business insights and recommendations for actions to improve business performanceSupport comprehensive routines to review business performance and System financial outcomesSupport after-action reviews of all investment activitySupport end-to-end financial planning processes from forecasting to actuals reporting and rolling estimates, all from SKU-level through to aggregate P&L, ensuring adherence to global and local financial reporting timelinesMonitor business performance and trends to anticipate P&L Risks and Opportunities and proactively generate business insights and recommendations to achieve business targetsMonitor market dynamics across channel and category to determine implications to business strategy and financial outcomes Team Priorities:
Promote a culture of trust, transparency, and collaborationContinually strengthen team capabilities with strong focus on development of processes, systems, and tools Knowledge & Experience
5+ years of experience in financial planning or commercial finance rolesDesire and ability to work in a diverse cultural environment as a highly efficient communicator and influencer at all levels Functional skills
Horizon Scanning - Continuously monitors business and macro environments (including consumer preferences, competitive landscape, and financial markets) for impact to strategy.Descriptive & Predictive Analytics - Utilize data science tools and infrastructure to derive meaningful, actionable insights that inform decision-making processes.Data-Driven Storytelling - A creative way of consolidating data, analyzing for insight, and translating into a clear and compelling story.Disciplined Decision Support - Identifies actionable business insights and facilitates alignment of decision-makers to ensure prioritization of the most critical projects. Location(s): South Africa
City/Cities: Johannesburg
Travel Required: 00% - 25%
Relocation Provided: No
Job Posting End Date: August 18, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
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