Commercial Analyst - 12 month fixed-term contract at Suntory Oceania

Suntory Group; Manurewa; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday off

Volunteer leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Suntory Oceania is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Analyst – Logistics to join our Finance team and partner with our Logistics function across Australia and New Zealand. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity that blends financial analysis with business partnering to influence decisions and drive operational performance.

You will provide insights to manage one of our largest supply chain cost bases, support forecasts, budgeting and Integrated Business Planning processes, and help

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience in a commercial, financial analysis or business partnering role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Logistics leaders to provide financial insights and commercial support.
• Delivering timely and accurate reporting across logistics costs, freight performance and cost-per-case metrics.
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Analyzing cost drivers, variances and operational performance trends across ANZ logistics operations.
• Developing financial models and reporting tools that improve visibility and decision-making.
• Assisting with business cases, capital investment analysis and other commercial initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to optimise cost performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Contributing to a high-performing Supply Chain Finance team through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Welcome to Suntory Oceania | Nau mai ki Suntory Oceania Bringing the best of Suntory to Oceania. By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania have created a multi-beverage powerhouse – Suntory Oceania. Our 40 market-leading brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee, are powered by five distribution centres, more than 1,500 Suntorians and two local manufacturing sites. With full end-to-end control of our portfolio, we pioneer new beverage experiences, inspired by innovation and craftsmanship.

What is the opportunity?

We're looking for a commercially minded Commercial Analyst – Logistics to join our Finance team and partner closely with our Logistics function across Australia and New Zealand. This is a 12 month fixed-term opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis with business partnering to influence decision-making and drive operational performance. You'll play a key role in providing insights that help manage one of our largest supply chain cost bases while supporting strategic initiatives, continuous improvement and commercial decision-making. Working alongside Logistics leaders, you'll help bring the numbers to life through meaningful analysis, transparent reporting and actionable recommendations that improve performance across transport, warehousing and freight operations.

• Partnering with Logistics leaders to provide financial insights and commercial support
• Delivering timely and accurate reporting across logistics costs, freight performance and cost-per-case metrics
• Supporting forecasting, budgeting and Integrated Business Planning processes
• Analysing cost drivers, variances and operational performance trends across ANZ logistics operations
• Developing financial models and reporting tools that improve visibility and decision-making
• Assisting with business cases, capital investment analysis and other commercial initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to optimise cost performance and drive continuous improvement
• Contributing to a high-performing Supply Chain Finance team through collaboration and knowledge sharing

About you

You are naturally curious, commercially astute and enjoy turning complex data into clear business insights. You build strong relationships with stakeholders, ask thoughtful questions and are confident influencing decisions through data and analysis. You'll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Experience in a commercial, financial analysis or business partnering role
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and build trusted relationships

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• CA or CPA qualification (or currently working towards one)
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, logistics or supply chain environments
• SAP experience
• Power BI capability
• Experience building financial models and business reporting solutions

What’s in it for you?

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world
• Generous incentive to reward your hard work
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave
• Flexible working – flexible hours and hybrid working
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so
• A Suntory Day – enjoy your birthday off!

Our DEI Commitment

Tō mātou kaingākau ki te Kanorau, te Mana Ōrite me te Kotahitanga. 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.

Join us

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine commercial analysis, business partnering and operational impact within a market-leading organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Join us as we continue shaping the future of beverages across Oceania.