Finance Business Partner

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

As our Finance Business Partner you will strengthen commercial decision-making across the GB Sales organisation by providing high-quality reporting, analytics, insight, and narrative.

The role will support consistent and effective Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes by consolidating commercial outputs, tracking key performance drivers versus plan, and clearly articulating risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.

Working closely with Sales, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), and Commercialisation, this role will act as a key Commercial Finance partner for non-channel-specific topics, helping translate complex data into clear, actionable insight that supports delivery of commercial targets.

The position reports into a Senior Finance Business Partner.

What You'll Do

Commercial Reporting, Forecasting & Insight

Support the consolidation, reporting, and narrative across GB commercial IBP cycles, including customer reviews, channel reviews, demand reviews, risks & opportunities.

Prepare and deliver the GB month-end commercial performance pack, providing clear insight, challenge, and “so what” commentary.

Develop a strong understanding of brand, customer, and channel performance to help inform commercial strategy and decision-making.

Business Partnering

Partner closely with Sales finance team to support effective performance reviews, forecasting, and execution of commercial plans.

Work in close collaboration with RGM to support Joint Business Planning, pricing, promotions, mix, and investment effectiveness.

Partner with the Commercialisation team to understand and support late-stage customisation opportunities and their financial implications.

Act as a key Commercial Finance point of contact for non-channel-specific topics, including governance, controls, and compliance requirements.

Process, Systems & Automation

Support the development and ongoing improvement of centralised commercial reporting, tools, and trackers, with a focus on standardisation and automation.

Support improvements in short-term forecasting (S&OE), including consolidation, insight, and narrative.

Act as a Power BI super-user within Commercial Finance, supporting automation and effective use of reporting tools.

Capability Building & Continuous Improvement

Support capability building across Sales and Finance by improving understanding and effective use of commercial data and insight

Contribute to scenario planning in response to changing business conditions, customer dynamics, and external market factors.

Contribute to the development of future automation and emerging AI-enabled solutions across Commercial Finance, supporting improved insight, efficiency, and decision-making.

What's in it for you

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What You need to be successful

Qualified accountant with strong financial acumen.

Proven experience operating as a Finance Business Partner within a commercial or FMCG environment.

Experience working within cross-functional teams and supporting commercial decision-making.

Strong understanding of commercial drivers, trade investment, and revenue management principles.

Solid systems capability, including SAP/BI and Excel (SAC, Kantar XTEL advantageous but not essential).

Confident and credible communicator, able to present insight and challenge constructively.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear messages.

Proven ability to build effective working relationships and influence without direct authority.

Resilient, adaptable, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environmen

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.