Off Trade Business Partner & Internal Controls Lead

Job Title: Off Trade Business Partner Switzerland/Austria & Internal Controls Lead DACH

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Contract terms: Permanent

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’ll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale. 

It’s a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you’ll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact. 

 Purpose of the role

Lead the financial performance of a customer group by influencing commercial decisions, challenging constructively and driving performance through trusted business partnership and financial insight.

Enable sustainable commercial growth by influencing leaders to make well-managed decisions through intelligent governance, proportionate controls and proactive risk management.

Key accountabilities

Switzerland and Austria Off trade - Commercial Finance

• Partner commercial leaders to improve business performance and deliver agreed financial outcomes.
• Support value creation agenda with focus on category/customer analyses, value chain optimizations and benchmark analyses. 
• Influence pricing, investment and resource allocation decisions through robust financial insight.
• Drive performance management by identifying risks, opportunities and timely interventions. Drive and support scenario planning at customer teams and contribute to DACH
• Build trusted relationships that enable constructive challenge and better decision making
• Champion continuous improvement in forecasting, commercial planning and financial discipline

DACH Internal Controls

• Influence senior leaders to proactively identify, assess and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Drive a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement across the market.
• Partner Commercial, Supply, HR and Functional teams to ensure risk is considered in strategic decision making.
• Lead management monitoring, control improvement programmes and regulatory readiness while simplifying the control environment where appropriate.

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Typically 5–8+ years Finance experience across Commercial Finance, Marketing Finance, FP&A, Financial Control or Strategy Finance.
• Strong analytical capability with proven experience influencing decision making through financial insight, investment appraisal and strategic analysis.
• Experience in embedding enterprise control frameworks and leading change is an asset.

Working with Us  

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

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:   

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.  

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.  

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.  

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. 

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