Commercial Manager

Suntory Oceania; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working arrangements

competitive remuneration package

industry leading parental leave policy

Job summary

Suntory Oceania is seeking a Commercial Manager to provide strategic financial leadership across brand investment decisions, NPD, and portfolio optimization. You will partner with Marketing to evaluate business cases, influence investment choices, and drive mid-term planning with sound governance and disciplined budgeting.

The role requires CA or CPA qualification, strong commercial acumen, and experience in commercial finance or FP&A.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is required.
• Experience in Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering, or a Commercial Analyst role.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel; SAP/Power BI experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing leaders to provide strategic commercial and financial support.
• Lead development and evaluation of business cases, including NPD initiatives.
• Provide insightful analysis on investment decisions, opportunities and risks.
• Support brand strategy development and mid-term planning activities.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking across marketing investment and overheads.
• Drive process improvement to enhance governance and decision-making.
• Use data and insights to influence stakeholders and improve commercial outcomes.
• Ensure strong governance and financial discipline across projects and investments.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

CA or CPA qualified

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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:

We're looking for a commercially-minded finance professional who thrives in ambiguity, influences senior stakeholders and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.

This Commercial Manager role partners closely with our non-licensed Marketing team, providing commercial and financial leadership across brand investment decisions, New Product Development (NPD), business cases, portfolio optimisation and long-term strategic planning.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Marketing leaders to provide strategic commercial and financial support
• Lead the development and evaluation of business cases, including NPD initiatives
• Provide insightful analysis on investment decisions, opportunities and business risks
• Support brand strategy development and mid-term planning activities
• Own budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking across marketing investment and overheads
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, governance and decision-making
• Use data and insights to influence stakeholders and improve commercial outcomes
• Ensure strong governance and financial discipline across projects and investments

What we're looking for:

• CA or CPA qualified.
• Experience in Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering, or a Commercial Analyst role with the capability to step into a Commercial Manager position.
• Proven ability to partner with Marketing and/or Sales stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with the confidence to influence, challenge and support business decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with a track record of taking initiative and driving outcomes.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and adapting to a fast-paced environment.
• Enterprise mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture and balance short and long-term priorities.
• Process-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP, Power BI or similar tools is advantageous.
• FMCG experience is highly regarded.

Unleash Your Spirit!

Working in the Suntory Group family isn't a job, it's a career. We’re incredibly proud of our vibrant and diverse culture and our people, who set us apart from the rest. As part of the Suntory Group, our learning and development opportunities are hard to beat, and our career pathways have global reach.

In addition to being part of a passionate team, we offer the following perks:

• flexible working arrangements
• a competitive remuneration package
• an industry leading parental leave policy

This position is a critical part of our organisation 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.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognise 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, colour, 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 endeavour 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.