Finance Capex Manager (Contract)

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Job Description Summary: Position Summary The Finance Manager is a key member of the CPS Japan & Korea Finance team, accountable for end-to-end capital (capex) processes across the plant network. The role partners with plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape multi-year investment plans, ensure robust controls and governance for fully compliant capital spend, and provide decision support through clear financial analysis, payback/returns, and an effective investment narrative. Key Responsibilities Capital Reporting, Performance Management & Decision Support • Report monthly capital spend and forecasts (actuals and rolling estimates) to CPS finance and plant management, meeting all deadlines. • Ensure accurate capital accounting, project forecasting, and capitalization/close-out in collaboration with shared services and local stakeholders. • Provide value-added analysis and narratives for variances to approved plans; drive corrective actions with project owners. • Proactively identify and communicate capex risks, opportunities, and delivery impacts across plants. Capital Planning & Budgeting • Lead the annual and multi-year capex planning process, including prioritization, phasing (how much to spend and when), and alignment to CPS guidelines. • Manage planning calendars and governance checkpoints; coordinate inputs with plant management, engineering, procurement, and operations teams. • Prepare decision materials for review with the Global team and OUs, including the financial case, payback/returns, risks, and a clear narrative supporting the request. Governance, Controls & Compliance • Own and enforce capital governance across the lifecycle (request, approval, execution, capitalization, and post-investment review), ensuring full compliance with policies and approval authorities. • Ensure audit readiness for capital spend, including documentation quality, control evidence, and timely closure of findings; liaise with CAD and Control & Compliance teams. • Monitor capital spend, commitments, and capitalization status versus approved budgets; ensure change control is followed when scope, timing, or cost changes. • Ensure compliance for taxation- and statutory-related requirements impacting capital projects across Japan and Korea, in coordination with local experts. Capital Process Excellence & Digitizatio n • Drive continuous improvement of capital processes (request, approval, execution, capitalization, and post-investment review), standardizing ways of working across plants. • Drive digitization and automation of capital reporting and controls; support SAP upgrade implementations and AI-enabled improvements where applicable. • Manage and track capex investments and projects; ensure financial rigor, benefits tracking, and post-investment reviews. Qualifications & Experience • Master’s degree preferred; professional qualification (CA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA) or equivalent is an advantage. • 7+ years of experience in finance, with prior experience supporting capital processes and investment governance in medium to large-scale manufacturing operations. • Strong knowledge of SAP and integrated manufacturing systems; experience with reporting automation and digital tools. • Demonstrated business partnering skills and ability to influence senior management; strong presentation and communication skills, including on investment recommendations. • Fluency in English; Japanese and/or Korean language skills as an advance. Core Competencies • Drives Innovation • Collaboration with System, Customers, and Key Stakeholders • Acts like an Owner • Inspires Others • Develops and Inspires Others Expected contract period / Contract Type • +2 years estimated • Service Contract is preferred Location • Uiwang, South Korea Skills: Location(s): Korea, Republic of City/Cities: Uiwang Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: November 29, 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.