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What makes this a great opportunity?

This role offers broad exposure to the Brazil business and direct interaction with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and regional teams. The Senior FP&A Analyst will have the opportunity to influence key planning and performance discussions while developing a deep understanding of the value drivers of a premium spirits business.

The position provides the opportunity to:

• Own and continuously improve key management reporting and planning routines
• Develop deep expertise in profitability by brand, customer, channel and SKU
• Connect financial performance with commercial indicators such as sell-out, market share, pricing, mix and inventory
• Support leadership with clear insights on risks, opportunities and cash flow implications
• Work cross-functionally and build a strong foundation for future Finance Business Partnering roles

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, performance management and decision-making agenda for the Brazil business. The role is responsible for delivering accurate reporting, explaining business performance and translating financial and commercial data into actionable insights.

This position will connect P&L performance, business drivers and cash flow, building a comprehensive view of results across brands, customers and channels. The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance capabilities with curiosity, business understanding and the ability to challenge assumptions constructively.

Role Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Prepare and enhance monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency and clear business narratives
• Analyze actual performance versus Budget, Forecast and Last Year, identifying the major drivers of volume, price, mix, cost, investment and operating expense variances
• Develop concise performance bridges and executive commentary that explain what happened, why it happened and the expected forward-looking impact
• Track key risks and opportunities and support the definition of corrective actions with relevant stakeholders
• Maintain strong governance over reporting definitions, data sources and timelines

Budget, Forecast & Assumption Management

• Support the end-to-end preparation of the annual Budget, periodic Forecasts and long-range planning processes
• Build and maintain financial models covering P&L, working capital and cash flow
• Coordinate, document and challenge key planning assumptions, including volumes, pricing, mix, customer plans, brand investments, cost evolution, payment terms and inventory
• Monitor actual performance against assumptions and clearly communicate deviations, sensitivities and potential impacts
• Partner with business teams to ensure plans are financially robust, operationally realistic and aligned with strategic priorities

Profitability & Decision Support

• Perform profitability analysis across brands, customers, channels, regions and SKUs, highlighting value creation and value leakage
• Assess the financial impact of commercial initiatives, pricing decisions, trade investments, promotional activities and portfolio mix changes
• Support business cases and scenario analysis, including clear evaluation of P&L, return on investment, working capital and cash flow implications
• Identify opportunities to improve gross margin, investment efficiency, cost discipline and cash conversion
• Provide fact-based recommendations to support resource allocation and management decisions

Business Data Triangulation & Insights

• Triangulate internal and external data sources, including sell-in, sell-out, inventory, distribution, market share and category trends
• Connect commercial indicators with financial outcomes to identify root causes, emerging trends and performance gaps
• Develop analytical views that link customer and market dynamics to revenue, margin, working capital and cash flow
• Partner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to improve the quality of business assumptions and performance visibility
• Use data visualization and analytical tools to simplify complex information and improve decision-making

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Connect business plans and performance trends to cash flow, with focus on receivables, inventory, payment terms, overdue exposure and returns
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis, explaining major movements and risks
• Evaluate the cash impact of commercial decisions and incorporate cash considerations into financial recommendations
• Collaborate with Accounting, Credit & Collection, Tax and Supply Chain to strengthen cash visibility and financial discipline

Process Improvement & Finance Excellence

• Continuously improve FP&A tools, models, reporting packs and planning processes
• Promote automation, standardization and effective use of systems to reduce manual work and increase analytical capacity
• Ensure high data quality and reconciliation between financial systems, planning tools and business information
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance Finance culture focused on insights, accountability and value creation

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field

Experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Controllership, Business Finance or related analytical roles
• Demonstrated experience in management reporting, variance analysis, Budget and Forecast processes
• Experience with profitability analysis, financial modelling and cash flow or working capital analysis
• Experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Retail or another fast-paced commercial environment is preferred

Technical Skills

• Understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and the relationship between operational drivers and financial results
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling capabilities
• Experience with ERP and planning systems; SAP experience is preferred
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is highly desirable
• Ability to manage and interpret large datasets and translate analysis into clear business insights
• Advanced English

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity and attention to detail
• Ability to connect multiple data points and move from analysis to practical recommendations
• Clear and confident communication, including the ability to explain complex topics to non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, hands-on and accountable approach, with strong execution discipline
• Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset, adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment