FP&A Finance Director

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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 was 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.”

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.

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, providing data‑informed decision‑making insights to 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 using PDS as a tool for optimal performance discussions, consistent skill evaluations, and action recommendations.
• Lead the team in analyzing and planning to improve financial performance versus PY and AOP, identifying trends and opportunities for material growth or cost reductions.
• Challenge, develop, and improve processes to drive efficiencies and improve performance, aligning with company policies and programs.
• Provide mentorship, training and growth opportunities for department members, developing and retaining key successors.
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate, timely recommendations for decision‑making at all levels.
• Drive analysis of financial statements through monthly performance reviews, identifying actionable insights via KPI’s.
• Ensure financial systems, reports and analysis provide actionable information to support growth, including cost savings and price optimization.

• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive mindset and adaptability to a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, 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.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Minimum 10 years of 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.).

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

• Director

• Full-time

• Finance and Sales
• Industries:
  Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, and Wholesale Food and Beverage