Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

January 31, 2026

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Coca-Cola is a global leader in the beverage industry. We are committed to investing in our people, our company, and the communities where we operate to help position the company for long-term, sustainable growth. As a Budget Analyst III, you will be responsible for developing and monitoring annual revenue/expense budgets, analyzing variances, forecasting annual results, and recommending budgetary policies and procedures. You will have a significant impact on our organization, responsible for functional or operational areas, and managing projects or processes.

Position Summary

The Senior Finance Manager is a key member of the CPS Japan & Korea Finance team, responsible for financial planning, management, and reporting. This role partners with plant leadership to drive value-based decision making, ensures strong governance and compliance, and leads continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Report monthly financial performance (actuals and rolling estimates) to CPS finance and plant management, meeting all deadlines.
• Ensure accurate financial accounting, forecasts, and actual results in collaboration with  service organizations.
• Provide value-added analysis and narratives for variances to plan and drive corrective actions with budget owners.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks and opportunities across plants.

Planning & Budgeting

• Lead annual business plan (BP) processes for P&L and balance sheet, ensuring high-quality analysis and commentary.
• Manage planning timetables; coordinate inputs with plant management, planning, procurement, and operations teams.
• Prepare detailed analyses for communication with Global team and OUs; ensure compliance with CPS guidelines and timelines.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

• Embed a robust culture of governance and control across operations and ensure adherence to internal/external policies.
• Support smooth closure of audits and liaise with CAD and Control & Compliance teams.
• Monitor operating expenses, working capital, and balance sheet items; implement corrective actions where needed.
• Ensure compliances for taxation-related activities across Japan and Korea in coordination with local experts.

Operational Excellence, Digitization & Capex

• Coordinate Operational Excellence initiatives in Finance; standardize and improve processes across plants.
• Drive digitalization and automation of manual processes; support SAP upgrade implementations and AI-enabled improvements.
• Manage and track capex investments and projects; ensure financial rigor and post-investment reviews.

Business Partnering

• Build strong relationships with plant stakeholders (FM/GM/operations/OE) and OU Finance; provide financial advice on key decisions.
• Prepare supply point shift analytics and support non-concentrate business models and reporting routines as applicable.
• Provide finance input to ad hoc projects; drive value-added initiatives in conjunction with other functions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree preferred; professional qualification (CA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA) or equivalent is an advantage.
• 7+ years of experience in finance, with prior experience in medium to large-scale manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and integrated manufacturing systems; experience with automation and digital tools.
• Demonstrated business partnering skills and ability to influence senior management; strong presentation and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; Japanese and/or Korean language skills as an advance.

Core Competencies

• Drives Innovation
• Collaborates with System, Customers, and Key Stakeholders
• Acts like an Owner
• Inspires Others
• Develops and Inspires Others

Skills:

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.