Your Impact 

The Finance Manager – Alcohol Commercial Operations will work closely with the Senior Finance Manager - Alcohol Commercial Operations and Alcohol Finance Business Partners to provide financial insights and support decision-making to drive profitability and efficiency of the Alcohol Retail Channel. 

 12-month fixed term contract role 

Key responsibilities 

• All aspects of Alcohol commercial operations including: month-end close; annual budgeting and monthly forecasting; providing financial analysis and insights on revenue, profit margins and cost trends to guide Business Partner decision making; monitoring KPIs relating to channel performance 

• Provide insights on sales performance, revenue optimisation, promotional activities, investment/cost control and inventory levels across the value chain. Evaluate sales trends impacts, seasonality, product / customer profitability, analyse brand/category/product mix, promotional effectiveness, and trade spend impacting overall profitability, customer inventory levels etc. 

• Financial governance including Balance Sheet reconciliations & claims management, credit management, J-SOX compliance, Internal & External Audit support. 

• Drive process efficiency, effectiveness and consistency, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures 

About You 

• Previous experience as a Finance Manager in retail and/or FMCG environments 

• Strong financial expertise in forecasting, budgeting, analysis, and performance reporting 

• Bachelor’s in accounting/finance; CA or CPA qualification preferred 

• Understanding of the retail value chain, pricing strategies, and inventory management 

• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and influencing performance through data-driven insights 

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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