Business Analyst

Australian Vintage; England; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Primary carer parental leave offering 26 weeks paid leave

Work from Anywhere benefit

Mental health and wellbeing training

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer is seeking a Business Analyst (Operations/Middle Office) to enhance the commercial and financial performance of its UK operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, with an emphasis on experience in FMCG or retail. Responsibilities include developing financial models and delivering performance insights. The company offers benefits such as remote work flexibility and extensive parental leave. This position is based in London Bridge and targets an impactful, values-driven working environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of commercial and financial analysis experience in FMCG or retail.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to provide insights into customer and product profitability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insights on customer and product profitability.
• Develop robust financial models for decision-making.
• Prepare monthly performance reporting packs with analysis.

Skills

Financial modelling

Data analysis

Strong communication

Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Part‐Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

Business Analyst (Operations / Middle Office) - Leading Hedge Fund - £200k+ TC

About AV:

Australian Vintage (AV) is an ASX-listed company and the proud owner of the multi-award‑winning McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe, and Barossa Valley Wine Company brands. Leveraging our world‑class assets and innovative expertise, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

As a certified B Corporation, Australian Vintage is committed to making a positive impact on both people and the planet through continuous improvement and by using business as a force for good. We have set an ambitious Net Zero 2040 emissions target, are powered by renewable energy, and ensure all our owned and operated vineyards and wineries are certified under Sustainable Wine guidelines.

We support our people to make an impact where they live through paid volunteer days and are proud to be recognised as an accredited Mental Health First Aid workplace by Mental Health First Aid Australia as of January 2023.

About the role:

We are seeking a Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in driving the commercial and financial performance of our UK business, with a particular focus on Ireland, Europe, and the Indies/On Trade channels. The role is based in our London Bridge office.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Development, this role goes beyond reporting, focusing on partnering with sales and operations, developing models, and providing insights that shape strategy and performance outcomes. You will take ownership of management reporting packs and analysis, but your impact will come through building commercial models, delivering scenario planning, and integrating insights into forecasting and decision‑making processes.

What you’ll do:

• Partnering with sales and operations to deliver insights on customer and product profitability
• Developing robust financial models, including scenario planning, to evaluate agreements and guide decision‑making
• Preparing and sharing monthly performance reporting packs with clear analysis and recommendations
• Integrating commercial insights into forecasting and the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
• Tracking and validating customer rebates and funding claims, ensuring accuracy and alignment with contracts
• Providing ad‑hoc commercial analysis to support strategic initiatives and new opportunities
• Identifying and implementing improvements in reporting, analytics, and processes to enhance efficiency

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Part‑Qualified or Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) with 2–3 years of commercial and financial analysis experience in FMCG or retail
• Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear insights
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders
• Collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to work across time zones and markets

What we offer:

• Primary carer parental leave offering 26 weeks paid leave
• Loyalty leave
• Work from Anywhere benefit, offering flexibility to work remotely
• Birthday leave
• Further education and study support
• Mental health and wellbeing training and support
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Sabbaticals and career breaks
• Continuation of superannuation while on paid and unpaid parental leave

If you are excited by the opportunity to make an impact in a purpose‑led, values‑driven business, we encourage you to apply with your up‑to‑date CV.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance, Analyst, and Sales

Industries

Beverage Manufacturing