director, Finance

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

2d•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. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The finance director will help guide Starbucks growth by providing world-class financial leadership to the business and across functions. The director will drive strategic cross-functional initiatives, setting vision, direction and strategy for the team and influence the business in achieving transformational imperatives through effective prioritization and forecasting. The successful candidate will work closely with executives and finance peers as a key advisor to the business, on delivering key performance indicators, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and reduce risk associated with changing business conditions. This leader will manage a high performing team and will be expected to develop partners for growth at Starbucks.

Requirements

10 years of experience leading a financial team that supports strategic & financial planning, reporting and analyses for a business unit or department.
At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience in a dynamic, results-driven environment
At least 5 years of progressive experience managing varied planning, financial analysis, and business management practices in a large global company with a proven record of accomplishment of success with customers and teams.
Experience in a multi-unit retail organization
Experience with large scale system implementations

Responsibilities

Lead – Establishes unified team vision and goals, develop organizational capabilities, and model how we work together
Understands, manages, and cultivates stakeholder and cross-functional relationships to drive effective collaboration and an understanding of broad business and enterprise impacts
Inspire alignment through clear communication, collaborative engagement, and compelling storytelling that brings context and meaning to data.
Prioritize the workload of the team to ensure achievement of objectives, including identification and resolution of potential resource conflicts.
Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that align with enterprise priorities.
Plan and Execute - Develop strategic and operational plans for the work group, manage execution, and measure results
Drive strategic execution across multiple initiatives, earning trust and alignment from senior leaders and partners.
Create and manage strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Plan and manage processes and practices to ensure that priorities, programs, and initiatives are aligned with company business goals and objectives.
Anticipate and manage financial risks through robust scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and contingency strategies that support resilient decision-making and long-term value creation.
Business Partnership - Provide functional expertise and execute functional responsibilities
Coaches team to ensure modeling supports informed decision making.
Sets strategy for change and prepares organization to succeed by managing change effectively.
Proactively influences and engages with executives and peers in identification and evaluation of initiatives to drive growth and optimize profitability.
Champion cross-functional collaboration to ensure continuity and alignment of financial strategies across the enterprise.
Educates team and business partners with big picture perspective on the interconnectedness of organization’s activities and enterprise financials.
Leverage artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting precision, uncover financial trends, and enable data-driven decision-making.
Partner Development & Team Building - Provide partners with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities, and inspire partners to deliver their very best and create a meaningful career
Share a compelling vision, information, and context to maximize the impact of the team’s work.
Identify potential and leverage the strengths of individuals to deliver both partner and team success.
Develop talent for the organization.
Hold partners accountable for achieving results while living our mission and values.
Streamline processes and eliminate obstacles to empower teams and accelerate goal achievement.

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to 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, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100%25 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.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.