About this role
Job Description Summary:
The Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis Lead is responsible for aligning technology strategy with business priorities and leading the execution of digital transformation initiatives within the FP&A domain. This role serves as the primary IT leader accountable for delivering the FP&A technology roadmap and enabling strategic business capabilities through strong cross-functional collaboration.
As part of the Core Technology team, the Senior Director will support the transformation, delivery, and operational excellence of FP&A technology platforms and solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, financial systems expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership
• Lead the alignment of finance technology strategy with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Drive execution of the multi-year technology roadmap and ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
Solution Delivery & Operations
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, architects, consultants, analysts, and IT teams to design, implement, and enhance enterprise finance solutions.
• Oversee client engagement, project planning, solution delivery, and ongoing operational support for critical finance platforms.
• Lead initiatives involving financial consolidation, planning, ERP, and related enterprise systems.
• Ensure adherence to development standards, governance processes, architectural guidelines, and best practices.
• Manage technical operations activities including issue resolution, system enhancements, automated testing, and hypercare support.
Manage Team
• Foster collaboration across global and remote teams while promoting a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive IT experience, preferably within large global organizations.
• Experience supporting enterprise finance systems, financial consolidation solutions, or planning platforms.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP is preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle EPM and SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation is a plus.
• Understanding of software development methodologies and enterprise application support.
• Exposure to AI, Machine Learning, IoT, or related emerging technologies is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively with both local and remote teams in a global environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• SAP or other relevant technology certifications.
• Project Management and/or ITIL certification.
• Experience participating in complex enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated interest in innovation, prototyping, and evaluating new technology solutions.
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. Skills:
Pay Range: United States of America: 202,000 USD - 229,000 USD Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 30 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Atlanta Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: August 14, 2026 Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
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