Brand Senior Finance Analyst, Whiskey

Diageo

15d

About The Position

The Brand Finance Sr. Analyst supports the Whiskey team with, forecasting, analysis, budgeting, initiative, and strategic planning to support obtainment of North American Market objectives. This is an exciting role that has visibility across Marketing and Finance leadership, providing analytical insights to the Whiskey Leadership Team, as well as cross-functional Finance leadership. The key objective of this role is to support the financial agenda for the Whiskey portfolio, well over $2B in NSV and $400M in A&P, working with the marketing and finance teams to produce insightful analysis and performance-driven recommendations. This role reports to the Director of Brand Finance for Whiskey. Brand Finance owns and drives forward-looking planning and financial analysis to support whiskey growth across the P&L.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant business experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
• Outstanding analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a validated ability to collaborate with various partner, build relationships, and influence across large matrix organization
• Capacity to communicate sophisticated ideas in simple understandable terms
• Ability to balance strategy and drive to execution

Nice To Haves

• MBA and / or recognized accounting qualification preferred
• FP&A, Brand Finance, Commercial Finance experience preferred
• Beverage Alcohol or CPG Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess financial performance, provide business insights, and develop scenario plans
• Lead and drive building blocks and the financial elements of the annual brand planning processes across Whiskey
• Partner with Brand teams to coordinate/prepare/facilitate quarterly brand plan reviews
• Excel at cutting through ambiguity and act as a critical thought partner to the Marketing & Innovation and Finance Teams
• Assess investment opportunities to ensure they align with overall strategy and financial targets, while developing return on investment analyses to evaluate programs, opportunities, and cost savings initiatives
• Drive efficiency initiatives to ensure effective allocation of resources and efficient use of investments by brand
• Champion the compliance agenda and maintain a strong internal control & compliance environment
• Support Whiskey Finance Director in ad-hoc projects including but not limited to US Strategy, portfolio optimization, and performance management

Benefits

• At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards.
• US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level