Commercial Analyst

Who are we?

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity:

As a result of business growth, we are seeking three highly motivated Commercial Finance Analysts to support our Licenced Sales team (On-Premise, Independent customers, National Customers). These roles will provide commercial and analytical support to the Finance team, working on ad-hoc projects while helping to establish a new Licenced Commercial Finance function. As we launch our new RTM (Route-to-Market), this position will be critical in driving better decision-making through financial guidance and insight.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Finance Processes for Licensed Channel:

• Support the Commercial Manager in setting up processes for the new Licensed function.
• Assist with system testing and sign-off for smooth implementation.
• Manage sales planning, financial processes, and budget reporting for licensed channels.
• Identify gaps and work with teams to resolve issues.

Reporting, Insights & Analysis:

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and tracking of NSV, GP, and overheads.
• Ensure accurate month-end financials with the sales team.
• Provide regular reporting and handle ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and trade spend risks.

Financial & Commercial Management:

• Ensure compliance with RGM guidelines and contract terms to avoid revenue leakage.
• Oversee claims management and maintain communication between sales and credit teams.
• Manage customer-facing financial reporting.

Process Improvement:

• Drive process optimisation through cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop reporting tools to support IBP and operational needs (Power BI skills a plus).

Where do you fit in?

To enable you to hit the ground running, we’re looking for:

• FMCG Experience, preferably in Licensed or Alcohol sectors (Highly Desirable)
• Candidates with a solid foundation in Finance and a track record of success in similar roles
• Strong analytical and process optimisation skills
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to handle complex data sets and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• CA/CPA qualified or studying towards
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Intermediate MS Word & PowerPoint skills
• The ability to influence stakeholders, including non-financial ones
• A detail-oriented and results-driven mindset

Unleash Your Spirit!

As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. Come be part of the Suntory family and Unleash Your Spirit.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer a competitive remuneration package and an industry leading parental leave policy. This position is a critical part of our Commercial Finance team so has plenty of scope for professional development with the opportunity to learn from, and work with, top leaders across the Oceania, regional and global business.

We want our interview process to be as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments as part of the process, do not hesitate to let us know.