Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Contract: Permanent, full-time 

Job level: L5A

About us 

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, and Guinness. Our purpose – Celebrating life, every day, everywhere – has an important role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value. 

About the role 

Are you a seasoned finance professional with a passion for driving business performance through strategic insights? Do you thrive on partnering with senior leaders to influence key decisions, unlock value, and shape the strategic direction of a business? If you're ready to make a significant impact and elevate your career, this senior FP&A opportunity could be the perfect next step.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be a trusted strategic finance partner to business collaborators across the Europe market. You will demonstrate deep financial expertise to drive performance management, deliver insightful analysis, and support decision-making that accelerates business growth.

Join us in an individual contributor role with high impact and independence, reporting directly to the Market Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). This role has no direct reports and is designed for professionals who prefer to lead through expertise rather than people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with business unit leaders and regional finance teams to translate strategy into actionable financial plans and forecasts

• Provide insightful analysis on commercial and financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for business optimization

• Lead the preparation and presentation of strategic business reviews and financial reports to senior management

• Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and scenario planning to support agile decision-making

• Resolve complex financial challenges independently, using data-driven insights to influence outcomes

• Drive improvement of financial processes, tools, and reporting to enhance business partnering effectiveness

• Act as a key contributor to cross-functional projects, supporting business growth and operational efficiency

• Mentor and guide junior FP&A team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

• 10-12 years of dynamic FP&A experience, ideally within a global FMCG or fast-paced commercial environment

• Proven track record as a strategic finance business partner driving performance improvement and influencing senior partners

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business recommendations

• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis

• Advanced expertise with financial systems such as SAP, BFC, BW, and reporting tools like Power BI

• Data analytics approach and digital savvy

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels

• Leadership skills with experience mentoring and developing finance professionals

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-changing environment with cross-cultural teams

• Proficient in English

Why Join Us?

• Drive measurable improvements in the financial performance and strategic direction of a leading organization

• Collaborate with dynamic, high-performing teams dedicated to excellence and innovation

• Advance your career through continuous learning, leadership development, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment

• Thrive in a workplace that values critical thinking, agility, and collaboration

Benefits of working here

• Unique Family Leave opportunity

• We work without border - you will work with people from all over the world

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