Now Brewing – business analysis manager, North America Consolidations! #tobeapartner

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.

As a business analysis manager on the North America Finance Team, you will own and lead the monthly and quarterly forecasting and annual financial planning processes for the largest business segment at Starbucks. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end planning cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment across multiple business units.

You will partner closely with budget owners and cross-functional teams to consolidate inputs, identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights that influence strategic decisions. This position requires strong leadership in managing complex processes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring financial rigor across the organization.

As a business analysis manager, you will…

•    Lead the annual planning and monthly BOE/quarterly forecasting processes for North America, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. 
•    Work with cross-functional teams to set targets and deadlines, develop plans, conduct analyses, measure results and improve processes. Consults with senior management to present data, propose solutions and identify opportunities for improvement.
•    Own the consolidation of financial inputs across multiple teams and business units, delivering clear and accurate forecasts. 
•    Partner with cross functional budget owners and business leaders to drive accountability, validate assumptions, and identify risks and opportunities. 
•    Develop and refine financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives and long-term planning. 
•    Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform decision-making and optimize financial performance. 
•    Continuously improve forecasting and planning processes through automation, standardization, and best practices.
•    Provides and explains financial information effectively to all levels of management. Educates financial/business acumen and ensures adherence to policy to customers. Establishes and facilitates process development and performs on-going review of planning and reporting process to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements

Basic qualifications for this role are:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA/CFA) preferred.
•    5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis.
•    Demonstrated cost management experience across multiple departments.
•    Strong proficiency in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
•    Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with financial planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, Oracle).
•    Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and operational metrics.
•    Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
•    Excellent business partnering and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders and present complex financial insights clearly.
•    Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

We’d love to hear from people with:
•    Progressive experience in complex financial analysis, modeling, budgeting and business planning - 7 years
•    Support and influence decision making, through month-end, forecast, annual budget, and strategic planning processes – 7 years
•    Making recommendations to and influence decision makers – 5 years
•    Contributing to and leading cross-functional teams - 5 years
•    Project management experience – 5 years
 

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.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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