Finance Business Partner

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Suntory | Caring and Responsive | Passionate about working for a company with incredible values and a great culture

London, England, United Kingdom — 2 weeks ago

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.

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.

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

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.

• Qualified accountant with strong financial acumen and experience as a Finance Business Partner.
• Experience in the FMCG sector, particularly in sales channels and customer hierarchies.
• Solid understanding of trade funds management and international accounting standards related to revenue reporting.
• Familiarity with SAP and BI systems.
• 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.

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.

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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Services