Senior Director, Finance Shared Service EMEA/Costa

The Senior Director, Purchase to Pay (P2P) is a strategic leadership role responsible for executing the end-to-end global Purchase to Pay strategy, from purchasing to accounts payable and payment. This role requires a

proven leader with deep expertise in P2P processes, strong financial and operational acumen, and the ability to lead transformation at scale. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, compliance, and cost efficiency

while enhancing internal use experience, vendor experience and supporting business growth. This role partners closely with senior leaders across Procurement, Finance, IT, and Operations to deliver scalable, best-in-class P2P capabilities.

What You’ll Do for Us:

· Drive execution of the Purchase to Pay strategy and operating model in the region, ensuring seamless integration across ordering, accounts payable, and payment processes

· Lead and develop a high-performing P2P organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer- and supplier-centricity

· Ensure compliance with P2P policies, standards, and controls

· Lead the successful execution of internal and external audits in the region in P2P space

· Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT, Legal, and business leaders to enable efficient processes that support cost management, cash flow optimization, and risk mitigation

· Oversee P2P performance management, including KPIs and SLAs, touchless processing, supplier inquiries, and payment timeliness, driving actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness

· Champion digital transformation initiatives, including automation, analytics, and system enhancements to modernize and scale P2P operations

· Ensure successful support of new business models by aligning P2P capabilities with evolving business needs

· Serve as the executive sponsor and subject matter expert for P2P processes, providing thought leadership and guidance to senior stakeholders

· Develop and maintain relationships with senior finance and business leaders

· Responsible for execution of the overall talent strategy for the P2P team in the region, including recruitment, hiring, training, employee development and performance management

· Lead and develop a high-performing organization, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity

· Participate in industry professional groups

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

· 10+ years of progressive experience in Purchase to Pay or Finance Operations roles, with significant senior leadership experience

· Deep expertise in end-to-end P2P processes, including ordering, accounts payable, payments within complex, global environments

· Proven track record of leading large, matrixed organizations and driving transformation, automation, and process standardization

· Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit requirements, including SOX

· Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders

· Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams

What We Can Do for You:

· Provide the opportunity to shape the global Purchase to Pay strategy within a purpose-driven, globally recognized organization

· Offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to support long-term personal and professional success

· Enable meaningful leadership impact within a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous growth

Base Salary: 401000 PLN to 581000 PLN

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 30%

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.

Location(s):

Ireland

City/Cities:

Drogheda

Travel Required:

00% – 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

April 13, 2026

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.