Manufacturing Finance Business Partner

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated professional with a strong background in industrial controlling and a passion for manufacturing finance. You thrive in dynamic environments, demonstrate curiosity and learning agility, and are eager to grow into a leadership role. You bring a proactive, hands-on approach and are committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.

THE JOB

As a Manufacturing Finance Business Partner, you will support all aspects of manufacturing costs at our Toledo production factory. This includes raw material procurement, labor, production lines, and factory efficiencies. You will play a key role in cost tracking, variance analysis, and actionable reporting, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Analyze and support all components of manufacturing costs, including labor (FTEs), production lines, and factory efficiencies.
● Conduct month-end activities: track and explain cost variances versus budget, prior year, and forecasts.
● Develop and maintain reporting tools to visualize cost variations by department, production line, cost center, and KPIs (OEE, FTEs, COGS/L Bottle).
● Manage budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs.
● Oversee inventory controls on a monthly and annual basis.
● Lead Iberia Capex management: fixed assets control and reporting.
● Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate performance and support efficiency targets.
● Drive continuous improvement in reporting, analysis, and business processes.
● Demonstrate leadership potential with a growth mindset.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

● Opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment.
● Exposure to cross-functional teams and strategic projects.
● Development path toward a Manufacturing Manager role.
● A culture that values curiosity, agility, and continuous learning.

WHAT DO I NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE

● Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
● Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
● Experience with manufacturing cost systems (SAP/IP/MM/COPA/FI).
● Excellent communication skills.
● Fluency in English.

KEY COMPETENCIES

● Analytical thinking
● Proactivity
● Learning agility
● Curiosity
● Growth mindset
● Effective communication

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.