Starbucks

principal, Operations Finance

Starbucks
US Nashville, TN, US
Onsite 2026-06-21
Announced salary
$129k–$216k
Market rate in Nashville : $68K - $122K (median $89K) · BLS OEWS 2025

Job description

The Finance Principal serves as a senior functional expert and strategic advisor, providing deep analytical leadership and shaping the financial strategy for the business unit and related areas. This role applies in‑depth and broad financial expertise to solve highly complex and unique problems, integrating financial, operational, and marketplace insights to inform long‑range planning and critical business decisions. The Finance Principal influences senior leaders through clear, compelling communication of complex concepts, drives innovation in FP\&A practices, and contributes to the development of functional strategies that enhance financial performance across the enterprise. **As a Finance Principal, you will…** Serve as a strategic financial expert and advisor, shaping business unit and functional financial strategies by integrating deep financial expertise, market insights, and long‑range considerations. Lead the resolution of highly complex, unique financial challenges by applying innovative thinking, designing new analytical frameworks, and evaluating broad business impacts across functions. Influence senior executives on key financial decisions by synthesizing complex data, communicating nuanced insights, and framing strategic trade‑offs that guide priorities. Architect, develop, and refine advanced financial models, planning methodologies, or performance frameworks that elevate FP\&A maturity and enable robust forecasting and strategic decision‑support. Lead cross‑functional initiatives with broad organizational impact, establishing best practices and driving enterprise‑level improvements in planning, reporting, or financial governance. Provide expert‑level consultation on business cases, investments, and strategic initiatives, ensuring financial rigor and alignment with long‑term goals. Mentor and develop senior FP\&A talent, elevating analytical capability across the team and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Shape and refi

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