Senior FP&A Analyst

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Location: sao paulo, SP, BR

Company: Suntory Global Spirits

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

This role offers broad exposure to the Brazil business and direct interaction with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and regional teams. The Senior FP&A Analyst will have the opportunity to influence key planning and performance discussions while developing a deep understanding of the value drivers of a premium spirits business.

The position provides the opportunity to:

Own and continuously improve key management reporting and planning routines

Develop deep expertise in profitability by brand, customer, channel and SKU

Connect financial performance with commercial indicators such as sell-out, market share, pricing, mix and inventory

Support leadership with clear insights on risks, opportunities and cash flow implications

Work cross-functionally and build a strong foundation for future Finance Business Partnering roles

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a key role in supporting the financial planning, performance management and decision-making agenda for the Brazil business. The role is responsible for delivering accurate reporting , explaining business performance and translating financial and commercial data into actionable insights .

This position will connect P&L performance, business drivers and cash flow, building a comprehensive view of results across brands, customers and channels. The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance capabilities with curiosity, business understanding and the ability to challenge assumptions constructively.

Role Responsibilities

Management Reporting & Performance Analysis

Prepare and enhance monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency and clear business narratives

Analyze actual performance versus Budget, Forecast and Last Year, identifying the major drivers of volume, price, mix, cost, investment and operating expense variances

Develop concise performance bridges and executive commentary that explain what happened, why it happened and the expected forward-looking impact

Track key risks and opportunities and support the definition of corrective actions with relevant stakeholders

Maintain strong governance over reporting definitions, data sources and timelines

Budget, Forecast & Assumption Management

Support the end-to-end preparation of the annual Budget, periodic Forecasts and long-range planning processes

Build and maintain financial models covering P&L, working capital and cash flow

Coordinate, document and challenge key planning assumptions, including volumes, pricing, mix, customer plans, brand investments, cost evolution, payment terms and inventory

Monitor actual performance against assumptions and clearly communicate deviations, sensitivities and potential impacts

Partner with business teams to ensure plans are financially robust, operationally realistic and aligned with strategic priorities

Profitability & Decision Support

Perform profitability analysis across brands, customers, channels, regions and SKUs, highlighting value creation and value leakage

Assess the financial impact of commercial initiatives, pricing decisions, trade investments, promotional activities and portfolio mix changes

Support business cases and scenario analysis, including clear evaluation of P&L, return on investment, working capital and cash flow implications

Identify opportunities to improve gross margin, investment efficiency, cost discipline and cash conversion

Provide fact-based recommendations to support resource allocation and management decisions

Business Data Triangulation & Insights

Triangulate internal and external data sources, including sell-in, sell-out, inventory, distribution, market share and category trends

Connect commercial indicators with financial outcomes to identify root causes, emerging trends and performance gaps

Develop analytical views that link customer and market dynamics to revenue, margin, working capital and cash flow

Partner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to improve the quality of business assumptions and performance visibility

Use data visualization and analytical tools to simplify complex information and improve decision-making

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Connect business plans and performance trends to cash flow, with focus on receivables, inventory, payment terms, overdue exposure and returns

Support cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis, explaining major movements and risks

Evaluate the cash impact of commercial decisions and incorporate cash considerations into financial recommendations

Collaborate with Accounting, Credit & Collection, Tax and Supply Chain to strengthen cash visibility and financial discipline

Process Improvement & Finance Excellence

Continuously improve FP&A tools, models, reporting packs and planning processes

Promote automation, standardization and effective use of systems to reduce manual work and increase analytical capacity

Ensure high data quality and reconciliation between financial systems, planning tools and business information

Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance Finance culture focused on insights, accountability and value creation

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field

Experience

4+ years of relevant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, Controllership, Business Finance or related analytical roles

Demonstrated experience in management reporting, variance analysis, Budget and Forecast processes

Experience with profitability analysis, financial modelling and cash flow or working capital analysis

Experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Retail or another fast-paced commercial environment is preferred

Technical Skills

Understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and the relationship between operational drivers and financial results

Advanced Excel and strong financial modelling capabilities

Experience with ERP and planning systems; SAP experience is preferred

Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is highly desirable

Ability to manage and interpret large datasets and translate analysis into clear business insights

Advanced English

Behavioral Competencies

Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity and attention to detail

Ability to connect multiple data points and move from analysis to practical recommendations

Clear and confident communication, including the ability to explain complex topics to non-finance stakeholders

Proactive, hands-on and accountable approach, with strong execution discipline

Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Collaborative mindset, adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

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