Director, Finance

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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. The finance director will help guide Starbucks growth by providing world‑class financial leadership to the business and across functions.

The director will drive strategic cross‑functional initiatives, setting vision, direction and strategy for the team and influence the business in achieving transformational imperatives through effective prioritization and forecasting. The successful candidate will work closely with executives and finance peers as a key advisor to the business, on delivering key performance indicators, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and reduce risk associated with changing business conditions.

This leader will manage a high performing team and will be expected to develop partners for growth at Starbucks.

As a director, finance, you will… Lead – Establishes unified team vision and goals, develop organizational capabilities, and model how we work together

• Understands, manages, and cultivates stakeholder and cross‑functional relationships to drive effective collaboration and an understanding of broad business and enterprise impacts
• Inspire alignment through clear communication, collaborative engagement, and compelling storytelling that brings context and meaning to data.
• Prioritize the workload of the team to ensure achievement of objectives, including identification and resolution of potential resource conflicts.
• Lead high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives that align with enterprise priorities.

Plan and Execute - Develop strategic and operational plans for the work group, manage execution, and measure results

• Drive strategic execution across multiple initiatives, earning trust and alignment from senior leaders and partners.
• Create and manage strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Plan and manage processes and practices to ensure that priorities, programs, and initiatives are aligned with company business goals and objectives.
• Anticipate and manage financial risks through robust scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and contingency strategies that support resilient decision‑making and long‑term value creation.

Business Partnership - Provide functional expertise and execute functional responsibilities

• Coaches team to ensure modeling supports informed decision making.
• Sets strategy for change and prepares organization to succeed by managing change effectively.
• Proactively influences and engages with executives and peers in identification and evaluation of initiatives to drive growth and optimize profitability.
• Champion cross‑functional collaboration to ensure continuity and alignment of financial strategies across the enterprise.
• Educates team and business partners with big picture perspective on the interconnectedness of organization’s activities and enterprise financials.
• Leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting precision, uncover financial trends, and enable data‑driven decision‑making.

Partner Development & Team Building - Provide Partners With Coaching, Feedback, And Developmental Opportunities, And Inspire Partners To Deliver Their Very Best And Create a Meaningful Career

• Share a compelling vision, information, and context to maximize the impact of the team’s work.
• Identify potential and leverage the strengths of individuals to deliver both partner and team success.
• Develop talent for the organization.
• Hold partners accountable for achieving results while living our mission and values.
• Streamline processes and eliminate obstacles to empower teams and accelerate goal achievement.

We’d Love To Hear From People With

• 10 years of experience leading a financial team that supports strategic & financial planning, reporting and analyses for a business unit or department.
• At least 5 years of management or supervisory experience in a dynamic, results‑driven environment
• At least 5 years of progressive…