Finance Analyst - FP&A

William Grant & Sons; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

William Grant & Sons is seeking an FP&A professional to deliver accurate reporting and support financial performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and experience in financial analysis. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (8x salary)

Product allocation of our brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Up to £1,000 annually for charitable activities

Learning resources for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, accurate reports to BBU leadership.
• Support financial forecasting and performance reviews.
• Build relationships across the business unit.

Skills

Excel

PowerBI

Power Query

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Job description

Job Introduction

The Branded Business Unit (BBU) is at the heart of William Grant & Sons, responsible for developing, growing, and selling our award-winning brands globally. The FP&A team provides reporting, forecasting, business partnering, and analysis for the business unit.

Main Responsibilities

You will deliver high-quality, accurate reports to BBU leadership to support decision-making and growth. Using various WG&S systems and data sources, and through strong relationships across the BU, you will explain actual and forecast performance to stakeholders. You will support initiatives like the William Grant Way, improve automation of reporting, and enhance finance team capabilities.

Key to success is mastery of WG&S data systems, building clear reports, spotting trends and anomalies, and understanding how to drive financial performance. You will develop a deep understanding of regional business dynamics to support performance analysis. Additionally, you will business partner central teams, assisting with financial forecasting, risk and opportunity monitoring, and performance reviews.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant with FP&A experience and strong Excel skills, ideally with PowerBI and Power Query experience. You should be able to work independently and support team projects, communicate effectively with stakeholders globally, and build positive relationships.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits promoting financial wellbeing, including a bonus plan.
• Generous holiday entitlement with options to buy or sell holidays.
• Private healthcare and Doctor@Hand remote GP service.
• Defined contribution pension plan with company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support on various issues.
• Life Assurance (8x salary).
• Product allocation of our brands.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Up to £1,000 annually for charitable activities.
• Learning resources for personal development.

About William Grant & Sons

A home for rare characters, valuing employees for their unique skills and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion are central to our culture, aiming to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Our Agile Working Philosophy

"Have your best work day every day" — built on trust, flexibility, and positive experiences. We are open to discussing flexible working options during recruitment.

Inclusive Recruitment

We prioritize well-being, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment process, ensuring it is accessible and fair.