Senior Financial Planning Analyst in London

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

• Bachelor’s 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 Power BI.
• 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. 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.