senior financial analyst, Latin America Licensed Stores (Seattle, WA -Hybrid)
About the position Now Brewing - senior financial analyst, Latin America Licensed Stores! #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. You will contribute to Starbucks success by supporting, developing and improving highly complex financial processes that enable sound planning and decision-making for assigned business unit, leading the development of strategic and operating plans and acting in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles. Responsibilities • Support the Latin America Licensed Stores business unit by leading the development of its annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts. • Establish timelines, engage with budget owners, identify risks and opportunities in plan, and conduct timely reviews of financials with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and consistency with overall company targets. • Contribute to monthly and quarterly business reviews to leadership by analyzing and reporting on financial results and key performance measures. • Prepare management reports against forecast, budget and prior year. • Identify trends, communicate observations and provide recommendations for revenue and margin improvements. • Partner with cross functional teams to solve complex problems, conduct ad-hoc analysis on business trends and consult on business decisions to drive business results. • Build financial models and provide analytical support for business initiatives and contract negotiations. • Identify, analyze, and communicate trends and issues affecting the business. • Provide and explain financial information and guidance effectively to all levels of management. • Educate financial/business acumen and ensure adherence to policy. • Establish and facilitate process development and perform on-going review of planning and reporting process to evaluate effectiveness and making recommendations for improvements. Requirements • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. • Strong attention to detail. • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment. • Advanced financial modeling skills. • Working knowledge of financial and management accounting principles. • 5 years of financial analysis experience. Benefits • Access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. • Access to 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