- Become an analytical thought partner to cross-functional leaders, driving profitable sales growth.
- Guide financial modeling to help shape recommendations and decisions. Projects can include product launches, promotion analysis, external partnerships, Starbucks Rewards programming, capital investments to support business growth, among others.
- Own key components of the sales forecasting and planning process for Starbucks Canada, working closely with cross-functional partners to develop building blocks for success in the short-term while mapping out long-term business strategies to drive future growth.
- Track sales results, understanding key performance drivers and uncovering customer and business insights to enhance performance.
- Lead analytics for our Starbucks Rewards program, understanding key metrics and performance drivers and uncovering insights that fuel growth.
- Manage the Discounts and Marketing expense line items, including monthly tracking/reporting, quarterly forecasting and annual planning.
- Create executive-level presentations to communicate the narrative around sales performance and customer behaviour, providing strategic and tactical recommendations to senior leaders and highlighting key upcoming risks and opportunities.
- Coach and develop a finance analyst direct report.
- Maintain close relationships with U.S. based colleagues, leveraging best practices from global programs to enhance the Canadian business.
- Bachelor's Degree (business, finance or accounting specialization preferred).
- 5-7 years of financial analytical and planning experience.
- Strong record of performance management, financial analysis and planning accountability.
- Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Experience uncovering key insights and leveraging them to influence decision making.
- Strong collaboration skills, and analytical thought partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing one or more direct reports.
- Ability to deliver results through others, setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate financial concepts to business leaders, both orally and in writing.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Puts the Customer First: Has a relentless focus on the customer. Understands what the customer wants and how to best deliver the experience.
- Works Well with Others: Listens and communicates well with others. Adapts quickly to change and makes timely, thoughtful decisions.
- Leads Courageously: Takes personal responsibility to do the right thing, and persists in times of challenge or uncertainty.
- Develops Continuously: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve self and others. Leads with trust and honesty and commits to developing partners to achieve their potential.
- Achieves Results: Understands what drives overall business success and is accountable to prioritize and deliver quality results.