business analysis manager, Starbucks Technology (Seattle, WA)

About the position Now Brewing - business analysis manager - Starbucks Technology! #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. In this new and highly visible role, you will drive long range planning and supplier financial governance. Your role will partner closely with Vendor Management, Finance and IT leadership, Sourcing, Legal, and select vendor partners to implement best-practice governance over multi-million-dollar contracts, while aligning spend with business case, budget and strategic outcomes. Additionally, you will work to ensure that financial controls, contract compliance, and cost optimization practices are integrated into our supplier and contract lifecycle. Responsibilities • Govern supplier financial performance, variance analysis, and long-term commitments vs plan, forecast, existing business cases and current contracts. • Partner with Sourcing, Vendor Management and Legal to understand key contracts and enforce financial terms, volume and rate structures, and KPIs. • Drive improvements in spend tracking and management, invoice validation, accruals and purchase order process for key vendors, including multiple Managed Services contracts. • Create executive reporting, supplier health assessments and MMR and QBR materials to provide visibility into vendor spend, forecast risk, and a deeper level of transparency. • Lead an effort to create a 3 year roadmap for software spend. • Provide RFP support for large SaaS, consulting, managed service and outsource agreements. • Partner with our FinOps team to create transparency and accountability over cloud consumption. • Lead continuous improvement over license rationalization and consumption management programs to optimize utilization and limit value erosion. • Participate in broader Sourcing and Vendor management strategy efforts to provide financial trends and perspective. • Develop innovative approaches to complex problems and situations. • Conduct research including external benchmarking and utilizes statistical tools and scenario analysis to guide sound financial business decisions. • Communicate complex financial information and concepts to both financial and business leaders to support and influence decision making. • Provide coaching, direction and leadership to team members in order to achieve business results. Requirements • Progressive experience in financial analysis, modeling, budgeting and business planning 7 years. • Applicable industry experience 5 years. • Contributing to and leading cross-functional teams 5 years. • Making recommendations to and influencing decision makers 5 years. • Project management experience. Nice-to-haves • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Ability to present information to senior leaders. • Ability to influence without authority vertically and horizontally throughout the organization and with cross-functional teams. • Ability to lead others. • Advanced Excel, statistical analysis and financial modeling skills. • Business analysis skills, with the ability to see implications and provide consultative solutions and recommendations. • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage projects. • Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities. Benefits • Access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. • 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. • Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. • Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.). • Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock). • Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools. • 100% 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. • Access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Apply tot his job