Manager, Direct Marketing Investment – Japan

Please note: This is not a Remote role and will require the incumbent to be based in Tokyo where the person is hired and work a hybrid schedule. This is an Individual Contributor role.

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are a diverse and global community of thinkers, makers, and doers. We are constantly transforming our business and ourselves to meet customers' ever-changing needs. We embrace an inclusive environment and strive to challenge existing barriers with our pioneering spirit.

The Coca-Cola Company is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Manager of Japan Direct Marketing Investment. This pivotal role is key to our financial operations in Japan, directly managing and overseeing Direct Marketing Investments (DMI). The ideal candidate will possess robust transaction management skills, coupled with expertise in accounting, planning, budgeting, and financial reporting via SAP S/4Hana and other relevant applications. You will serve Japan & Korea Operating Unit and internal partners while working closely with third-party managed services providers (MSP).

What You’ll Do for Us:

• Manage the DMI process in Japan, ensuring transparency and efficiency in transactions, planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners (MSP) to facilitate seamless financial operations.

• Utilize SAP S/4Hana and other relevant applications for financial reporting and analysis to ensure data accuracy and integrity.

• Conduct thorough financial analysis to measure and forecast business performance and support strategic decision-making.

• Champion financial best practices within the Japan & Korea Operating Unit, driving continuous improvement in processes and systems.

• Support annual budgeting processes by ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a multinational corporation, preferably in the CPG industry.

• Proficient in using SAP S/4Hana and other relevant financial applications and tools.

• Strong analytical skills with a keen ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

• Demonstrated competence in managing various financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills to effectively work with internal and external partners.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions.

• Japanese (Native level), English (Business level)

Skills Requirements: 

• Financial Analysis and Planning

• Budgeting and Forecasting

• Proficiency with SAP S/4Hana, Tableau, Power BI

• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• Effective Communication and Collaboration

What We’ll Do for You 

• Opportunities for continuous learning, training, and career development. 

• Work arrangements and a supportive work environment that prioritize your well-being. 

• Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, inclusivity, and collaboration. 

What can help you to be successful in the role?

Growth Behavior:

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates Curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.

• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.

• Commercially Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work.

• Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.

• Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adaptations. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.

• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.

Leadership Behavior

• Act Like an Owner: Deliver results, creating value for our brands, our System, our customers and key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with the System, Customers and Key Stakeholders

• Develops Self and Others: Develop self and support others' development to achieve their full potential.

• Drive Innovation: Generate new or unique solutions and embrace new ideas that help sustain our business.

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. 

Accounting, Agile Methodology, Communication, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Forecasting, Leadership, Monthly Accounting

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Tokyo

Travel Required:

00% – 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 11, 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.