Commercial Finance Analyst

ABOUT US 

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we are the world's leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you will test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating. 

ABOUT THE FUNCTION:  

Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it's about shaping the decisions behind them. From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You will work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale. It is a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you will be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE 

We are looking for an analytically driven Commercial Finance Analyst to support the Mexico Commercial Finance team by turning financial and commercial data into clear analysis, performance insights and actionable recommendations. This role will help evaluate commercial initiatives, prepare customer and channel P&Ls, track trade spend investments and support planning and forecasting processes. Success in this role means delivering accurate analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping business stakeholders make faster, fact-based decisions. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual commercial performance analysis across customers, channels, brands and initiatives. 

• Prepare and maintain customer, channel and initiative P&Ls, explaining key performance drivers. 

• Evaluate pricing actions, promotions, commercial investments and customer plans using ROI and scenario analysis. 

• Track trade spend budgets, actuals, accruals, commitments and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities. 

• Support Strategic Plan, AOP, Latest Estimate and forecasting processes. 

• Monitor commercial execution and price performance in partnership with Sales and RGM teams. 

• Support post-investment reviews and measure the effectiveness of commercial initiatives. 

• Maintain accurate financial models, reporting tools and datasets. 

• Support compliance with trade spend, pricing, revenue recognition and commercial control requirements. 

• Continuously identify opportunities to simplify reporting and improve processes. 

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED 

• 1-3 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Accounting, Sales Analytics, RGM or related analytical roles. 

• Advanced English proficiency (required). 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (highly desirable). 

• Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving capabilities. 

• Understanding of P&L concepts, including volume, price/mix, NSV, trade spend, COGS, gross margin and operating profit. 

• Experience building reports, business insights and financial analysis to support decision-making. 

• Experience with Power BI, SAP or similar reporting and ERP tools is desirable. 

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Accounting or a related discipline. 

• Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you are supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

We recognize and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package. 

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. 

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you will be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. 

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. 

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. 

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