Senior Finance Manager - Alcohol Nationals

Your Impact

 

 

Are you a strategic finance leader with a proven ability to drive profitability and growth in a dynamic and busy environment? We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager for our Alcohol (Alc) Nationals channel. You will be the trusted business adviser to the Head of Finance – Retail to optimise sales, customer investment and business performance.

 

 

You will provide thought leadership supported by robust analytics and insights to guide decision-making and maintain leadership in priority categories, customer segments, and channels.  You will take full accountability for the Alc Nationals P&L. You’ll monitor pricing strategies and customer investments, to optimise margins and profitability.

 

 

Key responsibilities

 

 

• Deliver accurate, actionable financial, commercial, and strategic analysis. You will influence customer and business plans, investment levels, and contract negotiations, ensuring financial decisions are data-driven and aligned with company objectives.
• Challenge and drive improvements in the strategic, commercial, operational, and financial aspects of the Alc Nationals channel. Your insights will help optimise profitability and cash flows while enhancing the return on investment.
• Work closely with the Commercial Operations Finance team to manage the delivery of key financial milestones, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and strategic planning processes (e.g., Integrated Business Planning (IBP))

 

 

About you:

 

 

• Commercial finance/business partnering experience at manager or senior analyst level, ideally in FMCG, retail, or complex matrix environments
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, R&O and end‑to‑end P&L management expertise, including trade spend and investments
• Ability to challenge and influence senior commercial stakeholders constructively
• High financial rigour and governance across planning, approvals and month‑end processes
• Advanced analytical skills with capability to convert complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Effective cross‑functional operator, integrating inputs across Sales, RGM, Planning, Demand and Supply into a single financial view

 

 

Why Asahi Beverages?

 

 

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate.  Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded. If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you. 

  

 

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