business analysis manager, North America Finance

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Analysis Manager joins Starbucks’ North America Finance Team, which oversees planning and analysis for US Company-Operated Coffeehouses, Starbucks’ largest business unit. The team leads annual, quarterly, and monthly end-to-end planning cycles in partnership with budget owners and supporting finance teams, and transforms financial data into actionable insights for Finance and Operations leadership. The team also handles planning and analysis for US Wages & Benefits, Regional Overhead, and other Operating Expenses. The role partners with budget owners and cross-functional teams to identify key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities, and to provide insights that inform strategic decisions. It requires leadership in managing complex processes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring financial rigor across the organization. Starbucks describes its work environment as onsite four days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis.
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems such as Anaplan or Oracle.
Ability and interest in learning new tools to optimize processes, including Co-Pilot.
Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and operational metrics.
Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Business partnering and communication skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and clearly present complex financial insights.
Project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while partnering across teams.

Nice To Haves

MBA or professional certification such as CPA or CFA.
Seven years of progressive experience in complex financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, and business planning.
Seven years of experience supporting and influencing decision-making through month-end, forecast, annual budget, and strategic planning processes.
Five years of experience making recommendations to and influencing decision makers.
Five years of experience contributing to and leading cross-functional teams.
Five years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine financial models, forecasts, and analyses to influence strategic and operational decisions.
Translate complex financial data into clear, concise insights and recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners.
Partner with Finance and Operations leaders and teams to drive accountability, validate assumptions, and identify risks and opportunities.
Contribute to planning processes, support alignment across teams, and deliver clear and accurate forecasts.
Improve planning and reporting processes through automation, standardization, and best practices.
Support annual, quarterly, and monthly planning and analysis for US Company-Operated Coffeehouses, US Wages & Benefits, Regional Overhead, and other Operating Expenses.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire and accrued sick time.
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
Eligible participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
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.
Backup care and DACA reimbursement.