Finance Business Partner

Who We Are

Suntory is a dynamic and forward-thinking company, committed to excellence in the FMCG sector. We foster a collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork and strategic thinking are key to our success.

About your role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the sales team to support both short-term performance and long-term strategic development of the channel. You will report to a Senior Finance Business Partner and play a pivotal role in managing trade investment, evaluating performance, and ensuring effective execution of commercial plans.

What You'll Do

You will provide insightful analysis and decision-making support to the Head of Channel, Channel Controllers, and their teams to help achieve commercial targets. Your role involves partnering with the Sales Teams to improve forecasting accuracy and support the development and execution of commercial plans. You will ensure alignment on performance drivers and commercial goals, and communicate performance insights and issues clearly to stakeholders. You will be an integral part of the Channel Sales Team, offering support and constructive challenge to drive results. You will embed best practices in trade spend management and ensure adherence to revenue management policies for optimal pricing and customer mix. You will also ensure that financial appraisals support key commercial plans, including Joint Business Planning agreements and promotions. Additionally, you will identify training needs within the Sales Teams and contribute to building a strong, self-sufficient team. You will be responsible for month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with policies and controls.

What's in it for you

This role offers a strategic position with high visibility and impact within the organization. You will have the opportunity to influence commercial decisions and drive business performance while working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. It is a chance to develop your leadership and influencing skills in a high-performing team.

What You need to be successful

To succeed in this role, you should be a qualified accountant with strong financial acumen and good experience as a Finance Business Partner. Experience in the FMCG sector, particularly in sales channels and customer hierarchies, is essential for this role. You should have a solid understanding of trade funds management and international accounting standards related to revenue reporting. Familiarity with SAP and BI systems is important. You need to be a confident and credible communicator, capable of challenging and supporting Sales Teams with a balanced approach. Strong relationship-building skills, resilience under pressure, and the ability to prioritize and make effective decisions, especially during periods of change, are essential.

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.