business analysis manager, Augusta Manufacturing Plant

Starbucks•Augusta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As Starbucks continues to grow and evolve, our Manufacturing organization plays a critical role in delivering high-quality products safely, efficiently, and reliably across our network. We are looking for a curious, collaborative, and analytically driven Business Analysis Manager to help drive operational and financial performance across our manufacturing operations. This is a unique opportunity to partner directly with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance leaders to provide insights that support strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and long-term network planning. The successful candidate will leverage financial and operational data to identify risks and opportunities, evaluate business scenarios, develop financial models, and help influence decisions that improve performance across the manufacturing network. As a business analysis manager supporting Starbucks Manufacturing, you will contribute to Starbucks' success by driving strategic planning and operational decision-making across the manufacturing network. This role partners with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance leaders to evaluate business performance, identify risks and opportunities, develop complex financial and operational analyses, and support key strategic initiatives. The Business Analysis Manager translates data into actionable insights that influence decisions, improve performance, and support the long-term success of Starbucks Manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Applicable manufacturing industry experience — 7 years
Experience contributing to and leading cross-functional teams — 5 years
Experience making recommendations to and influencing decision-makers — 5 years

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting process improvement

Responsibilities

Partner with Manufacturing leaders to translate strategy into actionable business plans, financial targets, and measurable outcomes
Develop business cases and evaluate strategic opportunities, including capital investments, productivity initiatives, network optimization efforts, and emerging capabilities such as automation and AI-enabled solutions.
Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational effectiveness, simplify processes, leverage automation and emerging technologies, and drive value creation across the manufacturing network.
Provide fact-based recommendations and decision support by assessing risks, opportunities, and financial impacts of strategic initiatives.
Support key financial processes including month-end performance reviews, forecasting, planning, and business analysis to ensure leaders have timely insights into manufacturing performance.
Provide coaching and mentoring across the Manufacturing Finance organization while promoting best practices in financial analysis, process improvement, automation, innovation, and continuous learning.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
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
two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
incentivized emergency savings
financial well-being tools
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
access to other educational opportunities
backup care
DACA reimbursement