Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) provides oversight on financial activities and controls including general accounting, management and external reporting and financial planning and analysis. The FP&A organization is responsible for the interpretation of financial and statutory data, the coordination and management of financial and statutory reporting, the management of the P&L and balance sheet delivering solutions that will increase insight and transparency.

The North America Trade Spend team based in Budapest is responsible for supporting the total Diageo North America business. The Team liaises with the various business finance and management teams to lead NAM’s finance agenda in various areas through-out the fiscal year.

• Managing expenses in line with agreed financial targets
• Being involved in strategic discussions to deliver encouraged financial outcomes
• Driving monthly forecasting (Risk & Opportunities) process including P&L and AWC/Cash forecasting (high complexity, mainly for TS)
• Getting involved into the TS planning and support Market Teams with relevant information
• Reviewing IFRS 15 adjustments and supporting Senior Management in the interpretation
• Ensuring H1/FY financial landing is led at a very rigorous level with all key business partners
• Providing expenses are recorded in an accurate and timely manner by implementing accounting control processes
• Optimizing and driving effectiveness and efficiency in the accounting processes to enable the NAM teams to focus on the commercial agenda
• Continuously participating in the standardization and simplification agenda by sharing Best Practices with peers
• Taking major role in the system developments (e.g: Anaplan/CPS)
• Being involved monthly Balance Sheet reviews and follow up of PY related accrual utilization
• Participate in the integration of newly acquired Brands (e.g.: system requirements, TS specific mentorship, etc.)

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration
• Professional Experience: 7-8 years of dynamic working and management experience in a multinational corporate setting, demonstrating a successful track record in:
  • Financial and Management Accounting
  • Controlling & Reporting processes
  • Driving and leading change initiatives
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Proven track record to work effectively with senior business partners across finance, marketing, sales, and IT functions.
• Accounting Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, including IFRS and US GAAP.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with strong organizational and flexibility skills to navigate and influence across the organization.
• Leadership and Coaching: Demonstrated experience in people management with effective leadership and mentor capabilities.
• Shared Services Expertise: Hands-on experience with shared services process activities.
• Project and Change Management: Proficient in leading projects and inspiring change.
• Business Acumen: Solid understanding of business operations and risk assessment.
• Partner Management: Adept at maintaining relationships with senior partners.
• Technical Proficiency: Sophisticated skills in computer applications, specifically SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written proficiency.