Job Description

Asahi Europe & International (AEI) is a subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings Ltd, a global beverage and food company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan. Employing over 12,000 people, AEI have world-class brewing and production facilities in 8 markets - UK, NL, ITL, PL, CZ, SK, HU, RO. In most of these markets, we are the leading brewer with full portfolio of Domestic and International premium and super premium brands.




In other parts of Europe and across Africa, the Middle East, Latam, and North America, our international business - EMEA & Americas (AEI EMEAA) are growing our broad portfolio of well-established and iconic international brands such as Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch, Kozel and Asahi Super Dry both directly and through our global distribution network. The business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better through our shared purpose of Creating Meaningful Connections.




Very excitingly, EMEAA has recently purchased a fantastic new production facility in Wisconsin USA, Octopi Beverages. This marks a key step forward in accelerating our growth journey and realizing our ambitions for our Global Brands, most notably Asahi Super Dry for North America.

FTC Maternity Cover - July 2025 - December 2025

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Key Purpose Statement

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The Finance Business Partner will work as part of the EMEAA Finance team and will provide financial support to a group of our markets in the Nordics (Sweden, Norway & Finland). This includes reporting, analysing and understanding financial performance in these markets and generating insights from the performance to support the decision-making process. Additionally, you will analyse levels of investment and sku/brand portfolio to deliver maximum growth and profitability. This involves working closely with Commercial Sales team to challenge and support strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities & Outputs

The main responsibilities are in the following key areas:

Month End Reporting:

First point of contact for all financial issues in the selected region/country, manage stakeholders to mobilise financial funds / tools for growing the region. Develop an understanding of the drivers and trends behind business performance across all markets to generate insights through analysis of numbers. Preparation and analysis of monthly market performance, both financial and commercial drivers to explain financial results and variances vs forecast. Preparation and analysis of monthly LE (latest estimate) including updating R&O, also proposing recommendations for mitigation of risks. Preparation of Budget +2, mid-year reforecasts (PF2) and 3-year plan for business units Monitoring, reporting and analysing the marketing investment plans across each market, including proposing areas for review and supporting sales in post-activity reviews of actual spend.

Commercial Support:

Understand value chain in various markets and risks and opportunities to the business performance. Supporting the Profitable Revenue Growth management agenda through market and brand data in selected countries and analysis and evaluation of the plan, budget and forecast, ensuring the most profitable allocation of resources through financial insights and constructive challenge. Scenario analysis and developing business models for any market changes, including creating business cases for new product innovations. Responsibility for running the EMEAA Investment Committee. Manage and evolve the loan investment in outlets process, including providing financial support for new proposals from local sales team. Provide analysis and financial performance review of loans currently in place with recommendations to improve performance vs original business case. Liaise with sales and credit control team to ensure loans are being repaid in a timely manner. Provides the sales team with strong financial support. Support strategic projects related to Nordic markets.

Sweden Specific:

Support financial requirements for the branch market, including providing financial governance & guidance to ensure correct accounting processes & procedures are followed. Work with Supply Chain team to understand stock movements in warehouse, ensuring appropriate provisions are made for aging stock, and supporting commercial team to sell through. Support preparation and analysis of inputs into NWC calculation related to Sweden. Provide support to external auditors as required.

Other:

Seek continuous improvement in ways of working and align best practice across the finance team. Proactively work with peers to identify and implement efficiencies. Prepare ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required to meet the needs of the business.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

A qualified accountant with a solid background in finance. Strong analytical capabilities and excellent attention to detail are essential. A high degree of computer literacy & modelling. Experience of working with large volumes of data and producing clear summary outputs to be used by management to support the decision-making process. Strong system skills, particularly experience of SAP B1 and HFM and other reporting tools. Previous FMCG experience is an advantage.

Key Competency Requirements:

A positive and proactive work ethic with a 'Can Do' attitude and a solution driven approach. Ability to liaise with and build relationships with business stakeholders across all parts of the business. Ability to partner with various stakeholders and challenge constructively to deliver results. Demonstrate a curious approach to the wider business and industry. Ability to deal with complexity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Quick learner with an ability to identify, analyse and solve problems outside of their comfort zone. Excellent planning & organising skills, able to prioritise workload to deliver to plan and deadlines. Ability to deliver robust financial analysis explaining drivers and trends behind the numbers. Ability to investigate, problem-solve and report accurately within tight deadlines. Focus on quality and attention to detail and able to relate this to the holistic broader business view. Pro-active, disciplined, organised and self-motivated individual with high levels of energy, tenacity, resilience and enthusiasm to deliver results.

Language skills:

Fluent English essential.




We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Asahi Europe and International we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.