FINANCE BUSINESS ANALYST

Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch, Kozel, Ursus, Dreher, Tyskie, Birell, Frisco or Kingswood

These are just a few of our iconic brands. Our newly established in-house business unit in Prague will support our international markets, and anyone joining us will have a significant impact in optimizing finance operations. Read on to learn more about the role and discover how you can shape your career with us in an inclusive and diverse environment. 

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Finance Business Analyst in Prague!

Purpose of the role:

In this role you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing data, identifying business opportunities, and communicating findings to stakeholders. You will assess business operations, liaise between departments, and recommend improvements to enhance business performance by closely communicating with Regional Process Owners and supporting their priorities and main responsibilities.

This role includes gathering and documenting business requirements, analyzing data, developing project documentation, conducting market research, and supporting business strategies.

You will collaborate with functions such as Finance, Procurement, Planning, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to ensure end-to-end adoption of processes.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure team documentation and governance follow guidelines, facilitate approval for changes, and update relevant systems for any process modifications.
• Ensure effective governance by managing project documentation, workflow, and delivery readiness to support team goals.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and effective communication to drive company objectives.
• Analyze business processes, systems, and data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including requirements, process flows, and user stories.
• Provide actionable insights through complex data analysis and regular performance reviews.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, offering analytical support.
• Assist in developing and implementing business strategies and solutions.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform decisions.
• Coordinate and supervise UAT sessions, ensuring system alignment with business goals and preparing training materials.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Experience: 3+ years in business analysis, ideally within FMCG/manufacturing.
• Key Attributes: Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience in gathering and analyzing data for business growth opportunities.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Azure DevOps skills. Familiarity with SAP ECC, B1, S/4HANA, CRM (ServiceNow), Power BI is a plus. Knowledge of SAP Concur, BlackLine, is advantageous. 
• Project Management: Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams and setting up governance/reporting frameworks for regional processes.
• Advanced English (additional languages are a plus).

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 contribution 
• 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)

Functional overview
ABS encompass a broad range of financial activities designed to support businesses in their day-to-day financial operations, long-term planning, and compliance with regulations. These services are crucial for maintaining financial health, making informed decisions, and achieving the overall financial objectives of the organization. The key outputs of ABS are to provide accounting services including the summarizing and reporting of financial transactions of a business, preparing financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. ABS is also responsible to adhere to multi-jurisdiction financial regulations and reporting requirements, including ensuring compliance with these regulations and ensure accurate and timely reporting to relevant authorities. In addition to this, ABS is to use effectively use financial software and systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data security.

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.