At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton.
We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves.
As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.
Job Overview
Join Carlsberg as a Finance Business Partner in a dynamic part-time hybrid role supporting the AFH Commercial Controller and wider commercial team in the Irish market. This position combines traditional finance responsibilities with strategic business partnering to drive growth and profitability. As a key advisor to Marketing and Sales functions, you'll provide critical financial insights that enable effective decision-making while ensuring governance and optimizing resource allocation across brand execution and customer engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans aligned with strategic objectives
* Deliver financial analysis, scenario modeling, and actionable insights to support brand activation, pricing strategies, and commercial decisions
* Monitor performance against KPIs, highlighting risks and opportunities to drive growth and margin improvement
* Collaborate with third-party distributors and strategic customers to ensure accurate financial reporting and support negotiations
* Act as the finance liaison within the Britvic-Carlsberg MFST team, ensuring alignment between financial objectives and commercial priorities
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience or equivalent
* Proven financial accounting and business partnering experience
* Strong analytical and interpretive skills with ability to present financial data in a user-friendly manner
* Experience in challenging conventional thinking and driving innovative solutions
* Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of the organization
* FMCG industry experience preferred
Key Behaviors
* Strives for extraordinary results with a "Semper Ardens" mindset (always burning/passionate)
* Creates an environment of positive energy and compassion
* Maintains consumer-centric focus in all activities and decision-making
* Demonstrates decisive action with excellent execution
* Empowers colleagues while supporting their professional development
* Results-oriented with high motivation and drive
Education/Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree required
* Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)