Requirements
Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Business or related discipline
5+ years' post-qualification experience in financial analysis or business analytics
Strong experience in forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis
Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle)
Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders across multiple functions
Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and presentation skills
(Desirable) Experience in a multinational and/or FMCG environment
(Desirable) Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
(Desirable) Experience using Power BI
(Desirable) Experience with Anaplan or similar planning tools
(Desirable) Exposure to commercial sales or marketing finance
Proactive, self-motivated and delivery-focused
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Curious and improvement-driven mindset
Strong relationship-builder with influencing capability
Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing business environment
What the job involves
Irish Distillers is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to deliver high-quality financial analysis and commercial insight across the Irish market.
The role plays a key part in supporting business decision-making through forecasting, performance analysis, and cross-functional finance partnering
You will lead the Rolling Forecast process for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, support Marketing and Commercial teams with profitability and investment analysis, and help drive improvements in reporting efficiency through automation and advanced analytics
Financial Analysis & Forecasting
Lead the Rolling Forecast process across four annual cycles, ensuring accuracy down to net sales level by customer and brand
Prepare risk and opportunity analyses between forecast cycles
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
Analyse key financial performance drivers and trends
Business Partnering
Act as a finance partner to Marketing, Sales and Commercial teams
Manage and monitor Advertising & Promotional (A&P) spend, highlighting risks and opportunities
Support Customer Business Plans through scenario analysis and financial modelling
New Product Development
Build financial models, pricing and P&Ls for new product introductions in partnership with Commercial and Marketing teams
Global Travel Retail Support
Support month-end close for Net Sales and A&P for Global Travel Retail Ireland
Work with Ireland-based stakeholders and London-based GTR teams on performance tracking
Reporting & Process Improvement
Drive improvements in reporting accuracy and efficiency using Power BI and Anaplan V2V
Support the finance digitalisation and automation agenda
Track Accounts Receivable forecasts to support Treasury planning
Key Relationships
Internal
Commercial Finance & RGM
Finance Leadership Team
Marketing, Demand Planning and Sales teams
Wider Finance organisation
External
Global Travel Retail Finance teams
Pernod Ricard HQ stakeholders
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