Principal Financial Analyst

Job Description Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Manager Principal Financial Analyst

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Financial Service Manager

Grade: 10

Position Summary

The Principal Financial Analyst is responsible for providing advanced financial analysis, planning, reporting, and operational support to the business and plant leadership team. This role leads budgeting and forecasting activities, analyzes financial performance, supports strategic initiatives, and ensures compliance with accounting policies and financial procedures. The position partners cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, commercial teams, and corporate finance to drive business performance and support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, coordination, analysis of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.

• Analyze operating results, manufacturing costs, sales volume, inventory movements, overhead absorption, and capital expenditures to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.

• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reports and management presentations with actionable insights and recommendations.

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Prepare accounting entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts in compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

• Evaluate and monitor risks and opportunities impacting financial performance and recommend corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain financial models, forecasting tools, dashboards, and analytical reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve financial processes, cost management, productivity, and profitability.

• Support inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, write-offs, and product costing analysis.

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing required financial documentation and supporting schedules.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and corporate governance standards.

• Participate in special projects, ad-hoc analysis, and strategic business initiatives as requested by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, accounting, or financial analysis.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems such as SAP.

• Experience working in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations finance environments preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence business partners and leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with financial databases and reporting tools such as Power BI, Access, or Tableau.

• Knowledge of operational finance, inventory accounting, and standard costing methodologies.

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

• Financial Analysis • Strategic Thinking • Business Partnership • Problem Solving • Decision Making • Leadership and Collaboration • Attention to Detail • Process Improvement

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment and may require collaboration with cross-functional teams across multiple business units. Limited travel may be required depending on business needs.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

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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.