FP&A Finance Director

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, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. 

We’re 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 “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Bio: Director of FP&A will set the strategic vision and priorities for leading the financial planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting function.  This role provides critical insights to leaders across the organization, provide data-informed decision-making insights drive long-term business growth. The Director will lead a team of financial professionals and work cross-functionally to support strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and financial performance. 

• 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.
• Lead team in analyzing and planning to improve financial performance vs PY and AOP. 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 and to flag performance challenges in order to deliver on the Company's annual plan.
• 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.
• Provide mentorship, training and opportunity for the individuals in the department to grow within Sazerac based on their career development plan. Knows the career goals and plans for the team and works to develop and retain key successors in the organization.
• 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. Develop, interpret and analyze complex financial concepts and techniques for financial planning and forecasting.
• Drive analysis of Financial Statements through Monthly Performance Reviews. Identify and drive actionable insights into the business through key performance indicators (KPI) to highlight trends and translate commercial and operational performance into measurable action plans.
• Ensure financial systems, reports and analysis provide informative / actionable information needed to support and promote growth. Contribute to growth in earnings / returns via cost savings, etc. Drive growth in sales and related gross profit via financial analysis. Identify and communicate specific opportunities to improve specific price and cost improvement opportunities.

MUST

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org
• experience in a fast paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• A proactive mindset and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant experience.
• Budgeting, planning and/or financial analysis experience.
• Strong computer skills and high comfort using technology and systems
• Proven strong analytical and technical skills managing large datasets
• 10 years experience in a fast paced environment
• 10 years relevant experience (minimum)
• 5 years Experience working with US GAAP reporting and other Statutory reporting.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in excel and financial planning systems (e.g., adaptive insights, anaplan, oracle, sap, etc.)

PREFERRED

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Master's degree in related field
• 5 years Acquisition experience
• 5 years relevant experience including key roles in finance organization of large CPG company

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