Senior Director, Finance Systems Lead

Coca-Cola • Atlanta, GA

1d • $180,000 - $203,000

About The Position

The Coca-Cola Company is transforming how we operate through data, digital technology, and intelligent systems that power our global business. As we continue strengthening our Finance organization, we are investing in the platforms, tools, and capabilities that enable faster insights, smarter decision-making, and seamless end-to-end processes across our global system. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Digital Technology Solutions, and enterprise transformation, creating the foundation that allows our teams to work more intelligently, efficiently, and collaboratively. As the Senior Director, Finance Systems Lead, you will guide the strategic and operational direction of our Finance systems landscape, overseeing core platforms, enhancements, releases, and digital modernization aligned to Finance’s long-term vision. This leader plays a critical role in shaping our digital roadmap, accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence and automation, and ensuring our systems support both operational excellence and innovation. You will partner closely with Finance Operations and Optimization, Digital Technology Solutions, Delivery leaders, and global process owners to advance an integrated systems environment that meets the needs of a complex, global business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Finance systems, digital transformation, technology leadership, or related roles in a global organization.
• Proven expertise managing enterprise Finance systems, including cloud enterprise resource planning platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Workday, or similar applications.
• Deep knowledge of core Finance processes, including record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and planning and forecasting.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing large-scale global teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex system implementations, upgrades, integration initiatives, and release cycles across multiple regions.
• Experience driving digital transformation, including adoption of artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics tools such as Power BI, Anaplan, or advanced reporting platforms.
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use, data governance, and digital ethics in enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and guide teams through challenging system issues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations.
• Experience leading change management efforts and driving system adoption in new markets or across culturally diverse regions.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder-management skills across multiple levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, development, and operational management of core Finance systems to support day-to-day operations and long-term transformation goals.
• Partner with Finance Operations & Optimization, Digital Technology Solutions, and global process owners to co-create and execute the Finance digital roadmap, aligning technology initiatives with enterprise strategy.
• Oversee system performance, monitoring, and stability, ensuring critical platforms are reliable, well-governed, and optimized for user experience.
• Manage enhancements, updates, and release cycles for Finance systems, ensuring changes are tested, documented, and deployed effectively across global markets.
• Direct access provisioning standards and governance for Finance applications, ensuring compliance with internal controls, security requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Provide senior-level support and escalation for troubleshooting complex systems issues, partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve root causes and drive continuous improvement.
• Strengthen month-end close processes by ensuring systems support accurate, timely financial reporting, control execution, and data integrity.
• Lead change management efforts that drive adoption of new technologies, processes, and ways of working across the global Finance community.
• Support deployment and adoption of Finance systems in new markets, ensuring readiness, capability building, and smooth transitions.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior Finance and Digital Technology leaders, translating functional needs into scalable systems solutions.
• Champion the use of artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics within Finance, identifying opportunities to modernize processes and generate new insights.
• Govern data standards, digital ethics, and responsible AI use within Finance systems, ensuring alignment to enterprise policies.
• Build strong relationships with technology providers, system integrators, and external partners to drive quality delivery and innovation.
• Lead cross-functional and global project teams to design, deploy, and optimize end-to-end solutions across key Finance processes—including record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and planning and forecasting.
• Drive cost optimization and value realization through systems integration, simplification, and process excellence.
• Coach, mentor, and develop a global team of Finance systems professionals, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Provide opportunities to shape the future of our global Finance systems landscape and drive digital transformation at scale.
• Offer access to world-class learning, leadership development, and cutting-edge digital tools to grow your career in a global organization.
• Empower you to lead meaningful work that enables smarter decision-making, operational excellence, and innovation across The Coca-Cola Company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director