Senior Analyst Category Finance

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world including Buffalo Trace Pappy Van Winkle Eagle Rare Blantons and Sazerac Rye. Additionally Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits including Fireball Southern Comfort Seagrams V.O. Myerss Goldschläger Parrot Bay 99 Brand and Platinum Vodka.

Were proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky four times and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of worlds most award-winning distillery through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether youre a recent graduate or an experienced professional Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description / Responsibilities

Bio : The Senior Analyst - Category Finance leads and supports financial activities to optimize investments and advance growth strategies across the organization. The role will concentrate on developing and delivering financial analyses to support informed decision-making for the business in a timely manner ultimately aiming to increase volume revenue and profitability.

• Conduct PDS reviews to improve skills and performance utilizing PDS as tool to conduct optimal performance discussions articulate consistent skill evaluations recommend actions and tactics and measure progress. Support the widespread use of PDS within the finance organization. Promote and support Company culture within the finance organization.
• Define performance KPIs and leading indicators that will deliver desired financial outcome. Develop interpret and analyze complex financial concepts and techniques for financial planning and forecasting.
• Play a lead role in analyzing and planning to improve category and industry financial performance year-over-year. Find trends and opportunities in performance that can be leveraged for material growth opportunities and / or cost reductions. Work closely with cross-functional leaders to highlight opportunities track progress in order to deliver on the Companys KPIs.
• Utilize PPT as a task / project management tool where and when appropriate. Use PPT to accelerate progress on projects identify / keep in contact with team members and make sure all projects are up to date.
• Provide financial tools / support through analysis and insights that deliver BCSP goals and maximize ROI. Assist with sales analytics for distribution competitive response and pricing opportunities to achieve BCSP goals and market share gains. Work cross-functionally to provide financial support for commercial / growth business cases. Create Implement and execute finance processes to support projects.
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to all levels of organization and leadership for decision-making purposes. Responsible for Annual Operating Planning process. Define and size of growth opportunities and proactively identify white space opportunities.
• Challenge develop and improve processes to drive efficiencies and improve performance. Develop / Recommend processes that are aligned with company policies and programs; communicate processes provide training as needed to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement and flawless execution of all processes and systems.
• Ensure that financial systems reports and analyses deliver informative and actionable insights necessary to support and foster growth. Define and evaluate growth opportunities while proactively identifying areas of untapped potential. Contribute to strategic Long-Term Planning efforts.
• Deliver financial analyses and provide recommendations backed by financial data to stakeholders and business leaders. Assist the team in preparation of financial analyses for presentations.

Qualifications / Requirements

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Time Management,Accounts Administration,Accounts Receivable,Accounts Reconciliation,Administrative Skill,Leadership skills,Accounting & Finance,Accounts Management,Communication,Analysis Skills,Relationship Management,Team Player Spirit,Budgeting Skills,Accounts Payable

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1