FINANCE ANALYST

At Asahi Europe & International, we are united by our purpose to create meaningful connections through our beverages. 

We are proud of our iconic brands, heritage, and craftsmanship - and we’re equally passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement across our operations. 

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Finance Analyst to support our Digital team across the AEI region.

You Finance Analyst will support the Finance Business Partner and FP&A by preparing reports and analysis on AEI performance for assigned function(s). In additions they will be involved in all planning processes for AEI assigned function(s). You will also provide support for assigned function(s) business partners in managing their budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare regular performance reports for business partners and support group consolidation activities
• Analyze financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and variances; identify risks and opportunities to achieve financial targets
• Evaluate cost drivers and identify optimization opportunities to improve efficiency
• Prepare and consolidate budgets and periodic forecasts (PFs) at above-market level
• Review and validate business cases, including appropriate cost treatment (CAPEX vs. OPEX)
• Partner with stakeholders to assess project costs, benefits, and financial impact, including tracking benefits realization
• Support budget owners in managing budgets in compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Collaborate with Procurement to assess negotiation impacts and ensure correct contractual setups
• Work closely with Accounting on recharges, depreciation, and asset capitalization
• Align with Tax, Transfer Pricing, and Accounting on Group Service Recharge models; support tax documentation (e.g., One Pagers)
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and financial training to business partners
• Continuously improve reporting and processes through automation and efficiency initiatives
• Provide ongoing support to the Finance Business Partner as required

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in finance, reporting or related.
• Previous FMCG experience in FPA& or Business support (at least 1-2 years)
• Solid background in finance with very strong analytical capabilities
• Very strong computer literacy & excel modeling skills
• Good attention to detail is essential
• Ability to constructively engage with business partners
• Ability to review current processes and ways of working to identify and suggest improvements
• Good organizational skills with an ability to prioritize workload appropriately
• Fluent in English and any other language is a plus

Nice to have:

• SAP and HFM knowledge are advantageous
• Qualified or part‑qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA preferred).
• VBA(Macros) as well as PowerBI or equivalent modern analytics tools is big advantage

Benefits:

Enjoy additional perks with our benefits package (specific to the Czech Republic):

• Annual bonus and salary review
• Flexible working hours
• 28 days of paid time off
• Pension scheme contribution
• Lunch subsidy
• Budget to enjoy our products
• Customizable benefits package
• Access to online medical services
• Paid time off for volunteering

Join our team and uncover even more exciting perks that make Asahi Europe &International an exceptional place to work 

Company overview  

Asahi Europe & International is part of Asahi Group Holdings, a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.    

Asahi Europe and International (asahiinternational.com)  

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.