FP&A Manager in London

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Role Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management reporting package and underlying in-depth reviews for the local market but also for the International leadership.
• Business Partner to the Marketing team, providing financial support and ensuring effective use and ROI of Brand Investment.
• Prepare variance analysis, trend analysis, and mix/price/volume analysis in alignment with Commercial Finance.
• Facilitate data-driven decision making through development and implementation of financial dashboards, strong and more insightful financial analysis, and business acumen.
• Strategic Planning: manage the process for creating of mid-long-term financial plan.
• Lead the budgeting, forecast and reporting process, including developing financial targets and key metrics.
• Support the Controlling team during month end close processes by analysing the figures and adjustments.
• Monitor the entire P&L and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial management to Ireland business (which is distributed by sister Suntory Beverage & Food company) & also Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) business.
• Act as local subject matter expert for global budgeting/forecasting/report systems.
• Proactively identify process improvements and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Be an active member of the Finance, Int FP&A and wider UK team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with relevant Accounting/Business/Finance qualification.
• 8+ years of diversified finance/consulting experience, preferably including experience in a within a multinational consumer products business.
• Fluent in English.

Key skills and behaviours

• A team player who strives in a challenging and fast-moving environment.
• Strong leadership.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong time management, able to prioritize a diverse workload and deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to work well in a culturally and functionally diverse environment.
• MS Office skills (esp. Excel) are a must.
• Managing ambiguity.
• SAP experience preferred.

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines. At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.