Director, APAC Marketing Finance Regional Service Delivery at The Coca-Cola Company

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis, Forecasting, Business Planning, Pricing, Volume Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Commercial Finance, Financial Modeling, Digital Tools, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodologies, Risk Management, Data Quality, Scenario Planning, Inclusive Leadership

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Location(s): Japan City/Cities: Tokyo Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: March 11, 2026 Shift: Job Description Summary: At The Coca‑Cola Company, we craft brands and experiences that refresh people everywhere and fuel our ambition to shape the future of beverages. As a global business operating within a dynamic and ever‑evolving marketplace, our Finance organization plays a critical role in empowering bold decision‑making, accelerating growth, and enabling a more connected and data‑driven system. As Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for Japan, you will join a highly visible team that enables strategic and operational excellence across one of our most competitive and innovation‑led markets. Japan is a priority geography for our Asia Pacific operating footprint, and this role provides an opportunity to influence top‑line performance, strengthen system alignment, and steward meaningful value creation for the long term. We’re looking for a collaborative, analytical, and forward‑thinking finance leader with the ability to navigate complexity, foster strong partnerships, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. This role sits within our Finance function and works closely with cross‑functional partners, the Operating Unit, our shared services teams, and global stakeholders to shape insights that matter and ensure disciplined financial management. If you thrive in an inclusive, agile, and purpose‑driven environment—this is your chance to make a global impact while building the future of Coca‑Cola in Japan. What You’ll Do for Us Lead all financial close, forecasting, and business planning activities related to top‑line performance, including Unit Case Sales Volume, Concentrate Shipments, Pricing, Incidence, and non‑Marketing Direct Freight Revenue. Deliver high‑quality analyses that enable fact‑based decisions, ensuring visibility to key drivers across the end‑to‑end commercial and operational landscape. Serve as the primary business partner for the Japan Operating Unit Financial Planning teams, strengthening alignment, transparency, and shared ownership of results. Partner closely with our FP&A shared services delivery teams and global support partners to optimize processes, enhance service delivery, and drive efficiency at scale. Elevate forecasting accuracy and reliability by implementing advanced modeling techniques, digital tools, and continuous process improvement. Provide strategic recommendations by interpreting market trends, customer dynamics, and performance risks/opportunities in partnership with Commercial, Strategy, Revenue Growth Management, and Supply Chain. Champion the adoption of agile ways of working, accelerating cycle times and enabling faster, more connected decision-making across teams. Identify opportunities to enhance data quality, streamline reporting, and automate repeatable tasks using analytical tools and emerging technologies. Guide scenario planning, stress testing, and business cases to support strategic investments, innovation launches, and market development initiatives. Model inclusive leadership by fostering collaboration, developing talent, and enabling a high‑performance environment across both internal teams and outsourced delivery partners. Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and governance practices across all financial processes and planning activities. Act as a strategic voice within the Finance organization, contributing to enterprise capability building, continuous transformation efforts, and long‑term value creation. Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA, MBA) is a plus. 7+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Finance leadership roles within a multinational company or complex matrix environment. Demonstrated experience leading teams, including virtual or cross‑geography teams, with the ability to influence without authority in highly networked environments. Strong expertise in top‑line financial domains such as pricing, revenue forecasting, volume modeling, commercial finance, and end‑to‑end planning processes. High proficiency in financial systems, digital tools, enterprise platforms, and advanced analytics; experience leveraging automation, visualization, or AI‑driven insights is strongly preferred. Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret commercial drivers, market dynamics, customer behaviors, and operational impacts. Skilled in stakeholder management and cross‑functional partnership, with a service‑oriented mindset and the ability to communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences. Proven ability to operate in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments while maintaining discipline, accuracy, and a continuous improvement mindset. Demonstrated capability in operational excellence, problem solving, and agile methodologies. Ability to understand and manage financial, operational, and strategic risk across a broad portfolio of activities. Experience working within global teams and multicultural environments; familiarity with the Japan market or Asia Pacific region is an advantage. Commitment to inclusive leadership, psychological safety, and fostering diverse perspectives within teams. Adaptability, learning curiosity, and the ability to leverage technology—including generative AI tools—to enhance productivity and insight generation. What We’ll Do for You Provide a globally recognized platform where you can shape financial insights that influence one of Coca‑Cola’s most strategic markets and contribute to enterprise‑wide growth. Offer a highly collaborative and inclusive culture that prioritizes career development, ongoing learning, and access to world‑class capability‑building resources. Deliver competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on well‑being, work‑life balance, and flexible ways of working to support your personal and professional success. Empower you with leading digital tools, modern finance capabilities, and opportunities to contribute to transformation initiatives that advance our global Finance community. Skills: 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. The Coca-Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. Innovation has been at the heart of our story since 1886. It goes beyond new flavors and brands. Learn more about our system and how we’re making an impact. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and more innovative company. This includes supporting the financial and personal well-being of our employees. Learn more about our benefits. We empower each and every one of our employees across the globe to prioritize their career development by building capabilities, developing new skills, and leaning into new experiences. Learn how we provide support and clarity on defining your own career so you can thrive. We’re glad you’ve chosen to explore your next career opportunity with The Coca-Cola Company. Learn more about our hiring process and pick up tips on how to showcase your experience and skills so you can stand out and thrive.

Responsibilities

This role leads all financial close, forecasting, and business planning activities related to top-line performance, including volume, pricing, and revenue, while serving as the primary business partner for the Japan Operating Unit Financial Planning teams. The director will also partner with shared services to optimize processes, elevate forecasting accuracy using advanced techniques, and provide strategic recommendations based on market dynamics.