Senior Manager, Franchise Finance plays a critical role in driving growth and profitability across the Japan Franchise by supporting a strong finance strategy and acting as a key business partner to internal and external stakeholders. **What You'll do for us** + **_Commercial Finance & Business Partnership_** + Act as finance business partner to Channel teams (e.g., Online, Eating & Drinking), providing performance updates, actionable insights, and influencing business decisions. + Lead channel performance discussions in Monthly RE (Rolling Estimate) meeting and identify opportunities to improve topline and profitability. Work for Enhancement plan to drive the business by reallocating budget if necessary. + Collaborate with Japan Franchise team and Operating Unit Finance Leadership to support strategic initiatives within the KO System. + **_Planning & Forecasting_** + Support ABP (Annual Business Plan) and RE processes to align with marketing initiatives and strategic goals. + Track bottler financials with a focus on topline and DMI (Direct Marketing Investment). + Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative bottler data for financial decisions. + **_System Economics & Margin Optimization_** + Drive business model optimization and system topline growth. + Implement margin discipline and develop strategies across the value chain. + Enhance the New Economic Model in collaboration with bottlers and align with System P&L strategies. + **_Stakeholder Engagement_** + Maintain strong relationships with five bottlers in Japan at the local level. + Support internal stakeholders in ongoing negotiations. + Partner with cross-functional teams including Franchise, Commercial, Marketing, and regional stakeholders. **Qualification & Requirements** + 10+ years in financial planning or commercial finance roles. + Strong communication and influencing skills in both Japanese and English. + Experience in providing holistic understanding of Japan commercial performance. + Experience in leading end-to-end business planning and cross-functional coordination. + Analytical and strategic thinking in bottler collaboration. + Build alignment and drive financial outcomes through effective internal and external communication. + Engage with Franchise Finance leadership, Operating Unit(Japan & Korea) teams, and key regional stakeholders. **What We Can Do For You:** + **Career Development** : The Coca-Cola Company offers a wide range of resources and programs to support your career development, including global learning programs and leadership development programs. + **Innovation & Technology** : The ability to work with an award-winning team that is on the cutting edge of innovation. + **Exposure to World Class Leaders** : Availability to global finance leaders that will expand your network and exposure you to emerging technologies and techniques. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.