Suntory Holdings Limited

Commercial Manager

Suntory Holdings Limited  •  Sydney, AU (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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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 flexible working arrangements, a competitive remuneration package and 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.

Suntory Holdings Limited

About Suntory Holdings Limited

As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group aims to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Sustained by the gifts of nature and water, the Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products, from award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki and Hibiki, iconic American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, canned ready-to-drink -196 (minus one-nine-six), The Premium Malt’s beer, Japanese wine Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection also includes non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Oasis, BOSS coffee, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, and V energy drink, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX.

Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with an annual revenue (excluding excise taxes) of $20.5 billion in 2025. Its 41,628 employees worldwide draw upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Minato-ku,, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
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