Senior Finance Manager – Controls, Policies & Governance – EMEA

Job title: Senior Finance Manager – Controls, Policies & Governance – EMEA

Company: Coca-Cola


Job description: Location(s): IrelandCity/Cities: DroghedaTravel Required:Relocation Provided:Job Posting End Date: November 14, 2024Shift:Job Description Summary:The Controls, Policies & Governance team, within the Controller’s Group, is charged with establishing, monitoring, and evolving The Coca-Cola Company’s internal controls, financial & operational policies, and governance processes across the global organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build broad knowledge of the Company’s global business and to shape the continuous, risk-appropriate evolution of internal controls and governance processes as The Coca-Cola Company continues to transform towards a top-quartile growth company that refreshes the world and makes a difference.This position primarily focuses on the Europe, Eurasia Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. The EMEA region is comprised of over 75 markets and serves a vibrant and diverse population of more than 1 billion consumers.What You’ll Do for Us:

• Monitor the effectiveness of the global internal control environment, as part of the quarterly and annual process to support Management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and related disclosures (SOX Act, Sections 302/404), as well as Management’s communication to the Board of Directors (specifically, Audit Committee).
• Identify areas of emerging control risk through proactive and regular collaboration & pulse checks with operations and functions, Internal Audit, External Auditors, and further relevant stakeholders/information sources.
• Establish and refine internal controls over sustainability reporting, as we continue to strengthen Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) processes and align with evolving regulatory requirements around the globe in collaboration with global functions including technical, Public Affairs & Communication (PAC), sustainability finance, etc.
• Define and enhance global financial internal controls, financial and operational policies, and governance content by soliciting input from the Global Finance community and other Company functions, relevant stakeholders and through external benchmarking. Continuously identify and analyze internal control, process, and policy improvement opportunities, assess simplification, automation, and digitization opportunities, in alignment with subject matter experts.
• Provide comprehensive and consistent guidance and advice to global Company operations (from traditional concentrate operations to new acquisitions/non-integrated operations) and functions regarding governance priorities, policy interpretation and internal control requirements including remediation governance.
• Lead and contribute to complex transformation initiatives (process transformations, system implementations, operating model changes) and special strategic governance projects, to ensure the risk- appropriate consideration and implementation of internal controls and governance requirements.
• Design, conduct, and organize training programs to help build associate’s knowledge and capabilities around governance and finance-related topics while leveraging best in class digital tools.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
• A recognized professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in Financial Reporting & Closing, Global Financial Process delivery, Internal or External Audit, or Compliance roles.
• Profound understanding of operational finance, corporate finance and internal controls processes of global operations, allocated across in-house and external Managed Services Provider teams, and best practices for risk-appropriate financial/operational governance.
• Project leadership experience with a track record of delivering transformative change and process simplification. Effective project and change management capabilities, in addition to strong network collaboration skills.
• Strong risk assessment skills, thought leadership, can-do attitude and client focus in the areas of global internal controls, financial processes, and policies.
• Ability to continuously strike the balance between acceptable business risk and appropriate control to evolve the Company’s governance environment.
• Ability to remain flexible and flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment with competing priorities and deadlines, including a willingness to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges.
• Proficient digital literacy, to support the digitization of governance and control activities, leveraging emerging technologies to drive impactful improvement efficiencies and actionable data-driven insights.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

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 to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

Expected salary:

Location: Drogheda, Co Louth

Job date: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 00:33:36 GMT

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