Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a pivotal leadership role overseeing all strategic finance and FP&A operations across Keurig Dr Pepper. This senior-level position is responsible for comprehensive enterprise financial planning, performance tracking, capital resource allocation, and preparing executive and Board-level financial communication. Serving as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and Executive Leadership, the VP ensures decisions are driven by detailed analysis, thoughtful trade-offs, and a strategic focus on sustainable value creation. This prominent role requires a combination of hands-on analytical leadership and executive influence, with accountability for developing a world-class FP&A team, upgrading financial systems and processes, and enhancing financial discipline throughout the enterprise.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the entire corporate financial planning process including long-term strategies, annual operating plans, forecasting, and performance target setting across all business segments.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide performance metrics and scorecards spanning sales, profitability, cash flow, capital expenditures, innovation, and key strategic programs.
• Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital analysis, and capital structure considerations at the enterprise level.
• Oversee forecasting at the individual legal entity level to support tax-related projections.
• Manage SG&A planning, reporting, and productivity initiatives, collaborating with HR and Finance leadership on workforce cost modeling and compensation design.
• Identify areas for indirect cost savings and productivity improvements, working with business leaders to implement solutions.
• Direct enterprise capital allocation strategies including return hurdle thresholds, capital expenditure management, inorganic growth analysis, dividend policies, and share repurchases.
• Lead prioritization of capital projects and post-investment audits to ensure value realization and accountability.
• Conduct financial evaluations of innovation investments, sustainability programs, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic partnerships through rigorous modeling and scenario planning.
• Administer financial systems and data analytics platforms supporting planning, forecasting, and reporting, partnering with IT to enhance system capabilities and process automations.
• Prepare executive and Board-level financial presentations and reports, ensuring clarity, rigor, and strategic storytelling in support of decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing Corporate FP&A and Strategic Finance team, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and enterprise collaboration across multiple business functions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance, with significant leadership roles in Corporate FP&A.
• Proven success managing financial functions at large, matrixed, multi-business corporations, preferably within Consumer Packaged Goods or related industries.
• Track record of effectively partnering with CEOs, CFOs, executive teams, and Boards of Directors.
• Extensive expertise in financial planning, capital allocation, financial modeling, and performance metrics management.
• Knowledge of public company financial reporting, GAAP standards, and earnings release processes.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformations involving systems, processes, or organizational models.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced qualifications such as MBA or CFA are highly desirable.

Leadership Attributes

• Great strategic thinker with strong business insight and an enterprise-wide perspective.
• Influential leader able to challenge senior stakeholders and build credibility across multiple levels.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented with deep analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build, guide, and motivate high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication skills to simplify complex analyses into actionable insights.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability.

Company Information

Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading North American beverage company with over 150 brands including Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, 7UP, Snapple, and Keurig coffee systems. Employing more than 50,000 people, KDP aims to provide a positive impact on communities and the planet while delivering great beverages and coffee experiences. The company offers a supportive culture fostering employee development and wellness, coupled with competitive benefits.

Total Rewards

• Salary range: $218,800 to $310,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits including health (medical, dental, vision), disability, paid time off including parental leave, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and mileage reimbursement.
• Eligibility for performance-based annual bonus.

Additional Information

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The company applies AI technology for preliminary résumé screening to ensure efficient candidate matching; however, hiring decisions are ultimately made by human resources professionals. Candidates have an option to opt out of AI processing by direct application via email with appropriate labeling.