Commercial Finance Analyst

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world’s most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We’re proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Commercial Finance Analyst plays a pivotal role in driving top-line growth, optimization, and industry-leading execution of our brand plans. Leveraging advanced data analytics, this individual will deliver high-level reporting and strategic analysis on volume, sales and profitability. As a key partner to the organizations, you will develop next-generation analytical tools, identify cost-saving opportunities, and transform complex master data into compelling narratives that influence executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Build clear, insightful presentations for executive leadership, translating financial data into actionable business results.
• Utilize Power BI and various data sets to deliver product and geographical analyses that will drive top-line growth.
• Act as a strategic financial liaison to State Managers and Division Vice Presidents, bringing data-driven analyses and a strong executive presence to cross-functional initiatives.
• Manage sales budget tracking reporting & lead financial reviews to optimize spend ROI and drive accountability.
• Partner with sales teams to assess reporting needs, designing intuitive tools and dashboards that drive performance KPIs.
• Coordinate with the Accounting team to ensure financial transactions are accurately coded, recorded to the ledger, and charged against the appropriate budgets to support accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Self-starter who operates with high autonomy to drive strategic initiatives and deliver impactful business outcomes.
• Mastery of Power BI and Excel for complex data modeling, alongside advanced PowerPoint skills for executive presentations.
• Proven capability to translate raw data sets into compelling, high-level business narratives.
• Exceptionally organized and process-oriented mindset, with a sharp eye for workflow efficiency and data integrity.

Preferred:

• Bring 3+ years of dedicated commercial or financial analysis experience, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods or matrixed corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent commensurate commercial experience).
• This role is hybrid (3 days in office), local to Louisville, KY.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email talentacquisition@sazerac.com.

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