Commercial Finance Analyst

Sazerac; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Commercial Finance Analyst in Louisville, KY for hybrid work three days in office. The role drives top-line growth through advanced data analytics, delivers high-level reporting on volume, sales, and profitability, and partners with sales and state/division leaders to optimize spend and ROI.

You will develop analytical tools, translate datasets into executive narratives, and ensure accurate financial reporting while collaborating across finance and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Mastery of Power BI and Excel for complex data modeling and executive presentations.
• Ability to translate raw data into compelling business narratives for leadership.
• Strong organization and process mindset with attention to data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Build clear, insightful presentations for executive leadership translating financial data into actionable results.
• Use Power BI and datasets to deliver product and geographic analyses driving top-line growth.
• Serve as strategic financial liaison to State Managers and Division Vice Presidents with data-driven analysis.
• Forecast and monitor sales budgets, lead financial reviews to optimize ROI and accountability.
• Collaborate with sales teams to design intuitive dashboards that track KPIs.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate ledger coding and budgeting for reporting.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Data modeling

Executive storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.