• Senior Director, Finance Systems Lead

    The Coca-Cola Company (Atlanta, GA)


    This is a People Leader role with 11 direct reports

    **Role Overview:** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director to lead our Finance Systems team. The ideal candidate will act as the strategic partner to Finance Operations & Optimization teams, DTS, and Delivery leaders to shape the digital roadmap and future of Finance through digitalization and artificial intelligence.

     

    This role leads Finance's journey in adopting advanced technologies, whilst ensuring core foundational finance systems not only support day-to-day operations but also enable insights, automation, and innovation. The individual will work in a networked team to drive end-to-end improvements in processes, technology, and data management to transform how Finance delivers value to the business.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Digital Roadmap

     

    Access Provisioning

     

    Troubleshooting

     

    Month-End Controls

     

    Systems Monitoring

    Managing Enhancements/Updates/Releases

    •Change Management

     

    Pushing Adoption to New Markets

     

    Strategic Business Partnership

     

    AI & Digital Transformation

     

    Finance Systems Management

     

    Change & Adoption Leadership

    Key Qualifications and Experience:

    + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.

    + Proven experience in finance systems management, with a strong understanding of ERP systems.

    + Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

    + Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    + Experience with change management and driving system adoption in new markets.

    + 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance systems, digital transformation, or technology leadership roles.

    + Strong knowledge of Finance processes (record-to-report, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, planning & forecasting).

    + Proven experience driving AI, automation, or analytics initiatives within Finance.

    + Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional global teams.

    + Professional accounting or finance certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA) or MBA.

    + Understanding of cloud ERP platforms (SAP S/4HANA, Workday, etc.) and AI/analytics tools (Power BI, Anaplan, Hyperion, or equivalent).

    + Understanding of responsible AI principles, data governance, and digital ethics.

    + Strong program/project management background (PMP, Agile, or equivalent).

     

    Key Competencies

     

    Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture, anticipate future trends, and align operations to long-term business objectives.

     

    Operational Excellence: Deep understanding of process optimization, standardization, and the practical implementation of global best practices.

     

    Change Leadership: Capacity to lead change initiatives, influence stakeholders, and overcome resistance to new ways of working.

     

    Technological Savvy: Up-to-date knowledge on emerging technologies and their application in operational settings.

     

    Financial Acumen: Strong grasp of cost management, budget control, and value realization.

     

    Collaboration & Influence: Skilled in building consensus, driving cross-functional collaboration, and managing complex stakeholder landscapes.

     

    Risk & Resilience: Adept at identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring operational continuity.

    Skills:

    Digitizing; Virtual Teams; Financial Operations; Systems Management; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); Innovation; SAP S/4HANA; Organizational Change Management; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems; Operational Finance; Cloud ERP; Financial Processes; Financial Data; Automation; Financial Systems; People Management; Digital Transformation; Information Systems; Artificial Intelligence (AI); Financial Services; Intelligent Automation (IA); Change Management; Digital Roadmap; Team Management

     

    The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

    Pay Range:$175,000 - $202,000

    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.

    Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30

    Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.