Head of FP&A

Job description

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001.

Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description Of The Role

As the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis for Campari New Zealand, you will lead the monthly / annual planning and reporting process to deliver strategic financial insights, drive performance, and support decision‑making across the business.

You will be a key business partner to senior leadership, ensuring financial planning, forecasting, and analysis are aligned with Campari’s global standards and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities And Activities

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
  
  
• Develop and maintain dynamic financial models for scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
  
  
• Provide strategic insights to support commercial and operational decision-making.
  
  

Performance Analysis & Reporting

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly performance reports, including variance analysis and commentary.
  
  
• Own the development and continuous improvement of management reporting tools and dashboards (e.g., Power BI).
  
  
• Ensure alignment between P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts.
  
  

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with commercial, supply chain, and marketing teams to embed financial insights into strategic initiatives.
  
  
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Finance Director and senior leadership team.
  
  

Leadership & Development

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
  
  
• Drive automation and process enhancements across financial planning and reporting.
  
  

Systems & Process Optimization

• Champion the use of financial systems and tools to improve data integrity and reporting efficiency.
  
  
• Support the integration of global finance systems and processes within the local market.
  
  

Key Relationships

Internal: NZ Leadership Team, Marketing, Supply Chain, Region finance team, Internal Auditors.

External: External Auditors.

Experience Required

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, ideally within FMCG or beverage/alcohol sectors.
  
  
• Proven leadership experience in a senior finance role.
  
  
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
  
  
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP).
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Qualifications & Licenses Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA/CPA or equivalent preferred.
  
  

Functional Competencies

Formulating Strategies and Concepts -

The ability to think at a big picture, future oriented level and think at the forefront of new and cutting edge concepts in the field.

Individuals with this competence quickly grasp new concepts and theories, are able to synthesise complex information and recognise patterns and possibilities, and new directions for their function and the business.

Presenting and Communicating -

Able to present information, ideas and proposals and communicate in an influential, confident, clear and open way with both internal and external stakeholders.

Being able to articulate strategy, and demonstrate how it connects through to the channel execution plan is central.

General Competencies

Work Results & Execution

Pays attention to details; Achieves key objectives and meets the defined deadlines; Is highly productive and delivers high-quality; Works effectively under pressure or heavy workload, balances multiple projects; Accepts new and greater responsibilities.

Initiative and Judgement

Prioritises own work efficiently; Takes direction without being prompted; Knows when to consult and when to act independently; Keeps management and peers informed of status and potential problems; Handles confidential information appropriately.

Communication and Team Work

Communicates persuasively and passionately; articulates ideas clearly ; Demonstrates effective relationship skills; Responds well to constructive criticism; Obtains acceptance and takes action for ideas; Is an active contributor to the team.

Ability to Learn

Shows curiosity and interest to be exposed to new situations / challenges; Quickly acquires and puts into practice new knowledge, behaviours and skills.

Managerial Skills

Execution and Foresight

The ability to deliver results, overcoming difficulties, anticipating the future of the business/work and driving change.

Innovative Problem Solving

The ability to find, implement and disseminate a culture of innovative solutions.

Cross Functional Team Working

The ability to work with others across all boundaries to reach common objectives and extraordinary results.

Technical Excellence

Mastery of a body of knowledge, coupled with the ability to apply, transfer and disseminate excellence across the organization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment.

Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well‑being, empowerment, and engagement.

Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess.

You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information.

In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please refrain from cold‑calling or emailing our executive leadership team or the HR community directly.

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Required Skill Profession

Risk Management & Quantitative Analysis