Senior Financial Planning Analyst

About the role

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We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown\-Forman. Being a part of Brown\-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

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We believe great people build great brands. Being a part of Brown\-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

**Meaningful Work From Day One**

The Senior FP\&A Analyst will be a crucial team member, collaborating closely with local and divisional EAA teams to deliver analytical support and insights that enhance decision\-making. As a part of the EAA Finance Operations team, this role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and promoting the use of analytical solutions. The Senior FP\&A Analyst will be a key contributor in establishing best practices within the region and will play a vital role in special projects and reviews, gaining exposure across global FP\&A and EAA leadership teams.

This is an office/hybrid role (4 days a week at the office and Fridays working from home)

**What You Can Expect**

Budgeting and Forecasting

* Lead the consolidation of the EAA Division’s financial forecasts and results, ensuring all data is precise and reliable * Analyze variances between actual results, budget, and forecasts, providing insightful explanations and recommendations through strong storytelling

Financial Reporting and Analysis

* Ensure a best\-in\-class monthly reporting process, delivering accurate and insightful monthly business reviews that reflect the performance of the EAA business * Develop and maintain EAA\-specific automated reporting solutions via Tableau that meet the requirements of the Division, Region, and Market * Create and present in\-depth analyses and executive summaries on EAA business performance drivers and their impacts to senior leadership, including the Director of Finance Operations and VP EAA Finance Director.

Process Improvement

* Identify opportunities to streamline FP\&A processes and improve efficiency with a “Less but Better”mindset * Contribute to the development and implementation of new financial systems and tools both at a divisional level and local level as required

Ad\-hoc Analysis and Projects

* Partner closely with the other teams (RGM, Marketing, Commercial) on projects regarding strategy, pricing, resource allocation and more * Act as a thoughts exchange partner for Director of Finance Operations

**What You Bring to the Table**

* Bachelors’ degree or above in Finance, Accounting or Economy (preferably). * 4\+ years experience with a multinational consumer products goods company or equivalent experience. * Strong financial and analytical abilities. * Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English required. * Experience with software applications in accounting, budgeting, and valuation techniques (MS Office, SAP incl. Business Warehouse/BI).

**What Makes You Unique**

* Experience with using BI tools such as Tableau or PowerBI * Financial Planning \& Analysis experience in a multinational FMCG company, including familiarity with foreign currency and exchange rates * Experience in tools improvement and working with internal and external data sources (SAP, aOffice, IWSR, Nielsen, IMF data etc. )

**Who We Are**

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown\-Forman. Being a part of Brown\-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

**What We Offer**

Total Rewards at Brown\-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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