- Professional
- Escritório em Swansea
🚀 Join Us in building a legacy brand! 🚀
At Au Vodka, we’re not just about luxury spirits – we’re about creating an experience. As one of the world’s leading premium vodka brands, we are synonymous with quality, innovation, and sophistication. From the exclusive gold leafing to the unparalleled taste, every bottle is a statement. Now, as we continue to grow and redefine the boundaries of excellence, we are looking for an exceptional FP&A Manager to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of Au Vodka.
Role Overview: The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in driving the financial success of Au Vodka by providing strategic financial insights and supporting the decision-making process across all areas of the business. This position requires a meticulous, forward-thinking, and results-driven individual who is ready to take on a pivotal role in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
At Au Vodka, we’re not just about luxury spirits – we’re about creating an experience. As one of the world’s leading premium vodka brands, we are synonymous with quality, innovation, and sophistication. From the exclusive gold leafing to the unparalleled taste, every bottle is a statement. Now, as we continue to grow and redefine the boundaries of excellence, we are looking for an exceptional FP&A Manager to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of Au Vodka.
Role Overview: The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in driving the financial success of Au Vodka by providing strategic financial insights and supporting the decision-making process across all areas of the business. This position requires a meticulous, forward-thinking, and results-driven individual who is ready to take on a pivotal role in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
Why Join Our Team?
Why Join Our Team?
We believe in creating a workplace where passion meets purpose, and where every individual feels valued and rewarded. Here’s what makes us stand out:
🌟 Early Finish Fridays: Wrap up your week early and jumpstart your weekend because work-life balance matters.
🍳 Freshly Made Meals: Enjoy the perks of an in-house chef crafting delicious, fresh breakfasts and lunches daily. Nourish your body while you focus on fuelling your career.
🏢 State-of-the-Art Office: Work in a modern, thoughtfully designed workspace with convenient onsite parking—because your environment should inspire your best work.
🤝 All Win Together, Lose Together Bonus: Celebrate our shared successes with a companywide bonus. We're in this together, through every triumph and challenge.
🎉 Your Birthday, Your Day: Take your birthday off to relax, recharge, or celebrate however you want—because you deserve it.
🎈 Epic Launch Parties & Events: From product launches to unforgettable team celebrations, we love to mix hard work with fun!
👶 Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave: Welcoming a new family member is magical. Our enhanced leave ensures you have the support and time you need during this life-changing moment.
When you join us, you're not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a community that celebrates success, fosters growth, and values every individual. Come be part of something extraordinary.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Lead the preparation and analysis of quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and budgets.
- Develop detailed financial models to support key business decisions, strategic initiatives, and investment opportunities.
- Deliver insightful, actionable recommendations to the leadership team based on performance analysis, with a strong focus on profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders, including marketing, operations, and sales teams, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into the decision-making process.
- Collaborate closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership to provide financial guidance on strategy, investment, and business development initiatives.
Financial Reporting:
- Oversee preparation of monthly Management Accounts, ensuring the reporting pack is accurate and insightful
- Oversee and prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs), financial trends, and risks.
- Present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that leadership and business units are informed and empowered to act.
Performance & Cost Management:
- Drive the monitoring and management of operating costs, identifying opportunities for cost control, efficiency improvements, and margin enhancement.
- Provide in-depth analysis of product performance, helping optimise pricing, margins, and profitability.
Strategic Analysis & Financial Modelling:
- Support new business ventures, product launches, and expansion opportunities through detailed financial analysis and modelling.
- Evaluate potential risks and returns on investment for strategic initiatives, providing recommendations that align with the brand’s long-term vision.
Ad-Hoc Financial Projects:
- Lead or participate in special financial projects and initiatives, ensuring financial strategies are aligned with overall business objectives.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting systems, and forecasting accuracy.
Cash Flow & Capital Management:
- Manage quarterly and annual indirect cash flow forecasting, working closely with Treasury Manager and FD to ensure liquidity is maintained.
- Monitor capital expenditures and ensure that investment decisions are aligned with the company’s financial goals.
Compliance & Governance:
- Work closely with internal and external auditors during the financial audit process to ensure transparency and accuracy.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Education: ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally in FMCG. Management accounting, budgeting & forecasting experience important. This role could be a perfect next career step for an experienced Management Accountant who enjoys FP&A
- Analytical Skills: Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Business Acumen: Proven experience in partnering with various business functions to drive financial performance and decision-making.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills; experience with WMS / Financial / ERP systems and financial reporting tools. Power BI experience ideal but not critical
