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Senior Financial Planning Analyst

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bf logoBf · Cape Town, South Africa
Full-timeHybridToday
BudgetingForecastingLeadershipLessProcess ImprovementSAP
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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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#LI #jackdanielsRequisition Type:Employee Management Level:Professional Global Job Level:P6 Number of Openings Available:1Vision insurance

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CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS: If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the Careers icon on the Workday portal. For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page. Quote from Hiring Manager 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. )


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