Process Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Job description

**Job Description :**

**Role Profile**

FP&A Analyst (Advertisement & Promotion)

**About Diageo**

At Diageo, we’re more than just a global leader in beverage alcohol—we’re a dynamic and vibrant company where passion, innovation, and legacy come together to create something extraordinary.

Born from the rich heritage of legendary brands that have been celebrated for generations, Diageo has become a global powerhouse in the beverage alcohol industry.

With iconic names like Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Tanqueray, Smirnoff, and Baileys—each with its own storied legacy—we are proud to be part of moments that people cherish in over 180 countries around the world.

Our purpose, **_Celebrating life, every day, everywhere_** , is at the heart of everything we do.

We believe in creating moments of connection and joy, turning everyday experiences into unforgettable memories.

Whether it’s a toast among friends or a celebration of life’s milestones, our brands are crafted to make every occasion special.

At Diageo, we’re not just about products—we’re about people.

We are committed to building a culture where you can thrive, grow, and make a real impact.

We champion diversity, sustainability, and responsible business practices, ensuring that we contribute positively to society while also supporting your personal and professional growth.

If you’re looking for a place where you can shape the future, unleash your potential, and be part of a global team dedicated to excellence, Diageo is the place for you.

Join us, and let’s create extraordinary together.

**About the Function:**

Our Finance team deliver sustainable growth for our business, customers, and much-loved brands.

We’re part of a $12.2 billion gross profit organisation, responsible for driving an exceptional level of performance and creating the potential for future growth.

Whether we’re utilising our digital capabilities and analytics to inform our business strategy or creating capacity to invest in the future — no two days are the same in our Finance team.

Wherever your skills lie, we’ll help you to learn and develop, supporting you along the way in our inclusive culture.

**About the Job**

**Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization**

Diageo's Shared Service Center plays a crucial role in supporting Diageo’s Latin American markets by delivering high-quality financial, operational, and analytical services.

By implementing efficient processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, our function ensures that markets benefit from streamlined operations and enhanced business insights.

This empowers local teams to make informed decisions, driving growth and efficiency.

As a center of excellence, it acts as a true business partner, collaborating closely with markets to achieve strategic objectives.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is integral to the business operating rhythm, providing insightful data and analysis to drive the long-term sustainable performance of Diageo.

A dynamic and integral force within our organization dedicated to driving financial excellence and strategic decision making.

Our team plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of the company, ensuring that every decision aligns with our overarching business objectives.

The FP&A Analyst ensures precise budget control of the “Advertising and Promotion” investment, providing timely and accurate reports to the budget owners.

Works as a business partner of the marketing team by fully understanding business performance, with data-driven advice and mid-term forecast accuracy.

Joining Diageo’s Shared Service Center means becoming part of a global function where innovation, professional development, and the opportunity to make a real impact are at the forefront.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Collaborate closely with the Marketing Team to support strategic aims and targets, ensuring alignment between marketing initiatives and financial objectives.
+ Analyze monthly financial performance, understanding key variances between rolling forecasts, actual figures, yearly plans, and previous years.
+ Engage in the financial cycle, including the annual operating plan, monthly projections, closing activities, and balance reviews.
+ Prepare and execute month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accrual calculations, and brand allocations.
+ Coordinate and consolidate the monthly forecast with all budget owners, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in reporting.
+ Maintain control over internal orders, ensuring adequate budgets are assigned and properly managed.
+ Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reports to business partners, providing high-quality information to support decision-making and ensure proper budget control.
+ Keep process documentation up to date and accurate to reflect any changes in procedures or systems.
+ Contribute to local or global projects related to the A&P process, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and best practices.

**Key Performance Indicators**

+ Forecast Accuracy: Maintain control over monthly accuracy of financial forecasts against actual performance, aiming for 97% accuracy.
+ Reporting Timeliness and Quality: Ensure timely submission of financial reports and forecasts, meeting all deadlines set within the financial cycle while maintaining high data quality.
+ Variance Analysis: Collaborate with budget owners to understand variances between actual and forecasted figures, developing the capability to explain any discrepancies.
+ Control compliance: Regularly review and monitor compliance with established controls related to the A&P process to prevent failures and ensure accurate financial reporting.

**Key Relationships**

+ Marketing Team (Marketing director & budget owners)
+ Sales Team (Budget owners)
+ Finance Director
+ Consumer Finance and Finance Partners
+ FP&A Team Members
+ Cross-functional teams

The Power Skills You Bring

+ Planning and forecasting
+ Understand the impact of the accounting process and practice.
+ Creative thinking
+ Analytical thinking
+ Understanding and knowledge of relevant finance tools and systems.
+ Data literacy
+ Detail--oriented, analytical, proactive, and can work under pressure with minimum supervision.
+ Communication and storytelling
+ Curiosity and lifelong learning
+ Motivation and self-awareness

Requirements

+ Education: Degree educated and part qualified - studying for a  professional financial qualification.
+ Experience: 2 or more years proved experience in a global FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.


+ Language: English Professional working proficiency
+ Language: Portuguese highly desirable

**Flexible Working Statement:**

Flexibility is key to our success.

Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

**Rewards & Benefits Statement:**

**Diversity statement:**

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.

And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense.

This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you.

You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world.

Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired?

Then this may be the opportunity for you.

_If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application._

**Worker Type :**

Regular

**Primary Location:**

Bogota - EOB

**Additional Locations :**

**Job Posting Start Date :**

2025-10-21

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company.

Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities.

Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry.

And through our people, their legacy lives on.

Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world.

Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills.

Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born.

In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you.

Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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