About us:

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. 

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. 

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more

About the Function:

Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it’s about shaping the decisions behind them. 

From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You’ll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale. 

It’s a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you’ll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact.

About this role 

Role Dimensions

In the role of FP&A Executive you will become part of the wider Türkiye Finance Team, based in Istanbul. The Türkiye Finance team is central to the delivery of key business objectives and targets across the P&L, Balance Sheet and broader market share. The members of the team are respected business partners to their stakeholders inside and outside of the function, and work as part of a cross-functional team to help shape the future of Diageo Türkiye.

The FP&A Executive role is essential to the informed decision making of our functions and Innovation team. The key responsibilities in this role are linked to the Dynamic Value Creator area of the Finance Mission:

·        Bring data-led insights –  creating winning strategies  and provoking great business outcomes

·        Embrace a winning mindset –  having the courage to act

·        Look outwards – always  adopting an external lens

·        Lead and embrace change –  creating value and shaping  our future

·        Active risk managers – guiding  smart business decisions

You will be responsible for:  

Top Accountabilities

Functional:

·        Partner key stakeholders across the Türkiye business in carrying out performance management and investment analysis

·        Collate the monthly forecast for Overheads and Advertising & Promotional spend

·        Provide decision support to help the business maximise Net Sales Value, Gross Profit and Gross Margin %

·        Support innovation to ensure pipeline aligns to strategy and business partner innovation team on complex projects

·        Support 3 year Strategic Planning and investment choices

·        Strong focus on Average Working Capital and Cash

Leadership:

Win through Execution

·        Sets and pursues direction without guidance and takes a wide view of their accountabilities

·        High energy and ambition to achieve successful outcomes and high standards

·        Balances analysis and execution and adjusts thinking in the face of new information

·        Actively spots opportunities or issues and identifies which are urgent and important

·        Generates a range of workable solutions, decides what should be done and takes action

Shape the Future

·        Sees the big picture and possibility from multiple angles and through a creative lens

·        Frames issues in a way that creates clarity and incorporates others' best thinking

·        Accurately digests large amounts of information and breaks down complex problems thoroughly

·        Challenges themselves and others to take on new or unfamiliar tasks and ways of working

Inspire through Purpose

·        Finds broader meaning in their work and aspires to make a significant difference

·        Reads their environment and understands how culture and context influences people's perspectives

·        Is actively aware of the impact they have on others and tunes in to the needs of individuals around them

·        Communicates in a compelling, persuasive and impactful way

·        Draws on a variety of influencing styles to engage different audiences

Invest in Talent

·        Displays confidence in their ability to meet challenges and succeed

·        Maintains belief and optimism and bounces back quickly from setbacks or failures

·        Demonstrates a realistic and thoughtful awareness of their own capabilities

·        Proactively seeks feedback and development for growth and takes action

 Experience/skills required: 

Ideal experiences / Qualifications / capabilities

·        Minimum 2 years experience in finance or similar roles

·        Existing capability to build genuine relationships built on mutual trust & respect

·        Successful management of senior stakeholders, resulting in strong and positive outcomes

·        Comfort with dealing with ambiguity, complexity and working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and matrixed environment

·        Deep personal accountability for great performance

·        Strong commercial and numerical acumen with attention to detail

·        Intermediate/advanced excel, SAP (or Equivalent), CRM (advantage or similar) system knowledge.

·        Demonstrate you have mastered the basics in Financial Analysis.

Working with Us 

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. 

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:  

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. 

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. 

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. 

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. 

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