Financial Analyst

Wine Industry Expo; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Product allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits seeks a Financial Analyst to support planning, forecasting, month-end close, KPI reporting, and variance analysis across key supply chain expenditures. The role collaborates with inventory and logistics planning teams and requires strong Excel and data manipulation skills.

The position offers flexible remote work with in-person Stamford, CT meetings; candidates must live commutable to Stamford HQ for occasional events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, supply chain finance, or a related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience working with large data sets and financial reporting systems, such as Cognos, JDE, etc.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and actuals reporting for supply chain expenditures, including accruals, journal entry support, account reconciliations, invoice coding, and validation of results.
• Contribute to budget and forecast processes for warehousing, freight, excise taxes, inventory, and standard costs.
• Develop and maintain reporting to monitor actuals, analyze variances against budget, forecast, and prior year, and clearly explain key business drivers.
• Manage and analyze large, complex data sets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, then translate those insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional partners during budget to support the standard cost creation process.
• Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives, as needed

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Agile learner

Communication

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or related field

Tools

Cognos

JDE

Job description

CHEERS! Founded in 1981, Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits markets quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, DFWS is the 4th largest wine company with one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios. With our family values and unique culture, DFWS was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S. from 2022-2026.

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is seeking a Financial Analyst to support planning, forecasting, month-end close, KPI reporting, and variance analysis across key supply chain expenditures, including warehousing, inventory, excise taxes, and standard costs. This role reports to the Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis and will partner closely with the inventory and logistics planning teams to track actual results, identify key business drivers, and explain variances clearly. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strong in Excel, with the ability to manipulate large, complex data sets and translate detailed supply chain data into actionable financial insights while balancing accuracy, materiality, and deadlines.

This position offers a high degree of flexibility between working remotely and working in Stamford, CT. Candidates must live commutable to our Stamford, CT headquarters to join in-person meetings or events from time to time.

Responsibilities:

• Support month-end close and actuals reporting for supply chain expenditures, including accruals, journal entry support, account reconciliations, invoice coding, and validation of results
• Contribute to budget and forecast processes for warehousing, freight, excise taxes, inventory, and standard costs
• Develop and maintain reporting to monitor actuals, analyze variances against budget, forecast, and prior year, and clearly explain key business drivers.
• Manage and analyze large, complex data sets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, then translate those insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional partners during budget to support the standard cost creation process
• Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• At least 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, supply chain finance, or a related analytical role; CPG experience preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Experience working with large data sets and financial reporting systems, such as Cognos, JDE, etc.

Required Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work efficiently with large data sets, lookup formulas, pivot tables, and detailed reporting files
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, with the ability to balance precision, materiality, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Agile learner who can quickly understand new processes, systems, data sources, and business drivers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate analysis into clear business explanations
• Must be adept at managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to identify issues/opportunities for improvement and be proactive in addressing them

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, PTO
• 401 (k) match
• Product allowance to enjoy DFWS products
• Tuition Reimbursement and a Post Secondary education scholarship program for employees’ children
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We Value Diversity

At DFWS, we believe that our differences are our strengths. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our team members, our customers, and our communities. We strive to create a work environment that fosters inclusion, respect, and collaboration. We are constantly learning and growing from our diverse perspectives and experiences. Inclusion and diversity are not just goals for us, but the core of all we do. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we foster a culture of inclusion that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

About Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman Bill Deutsch to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. In 2009, it announced the expansion of the award-winning company to include a Spirits Portfolio. Today the company is renowned for its brand-building prowess and its ability to meet the needs of the modern consumer. Bill's son Peter Deutsch is CEO; thus two generations of the Deutsch family work side by side in their continuous quest to build strong brands and relationships throughout the wine and spirits industry.

The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ], [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright; The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ]; [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright; California: Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, The Calling; France: Cave de Lugny, Fleurs de Prairie, Hob Nob Vineyards, Sauvion et Fils; Italy: Barone Fini; New Zealand: The Crossings; Portugal: Quinta Do Vale Meao; Argentina: Clos de los Siete; and award-winning spirits: Redemption Whiskey, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Luksusowa Vodka, Gray Whale Gin and Vodka, and Cantera Negra Tequila.

Learn more about Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits at www.deutschfamily.com.