Commercial Finance Manager, Marketing & Innovation

ABOUT US 

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're 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'll 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'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. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE 

We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically driven Commercial Finance Manager, Marketing & Innovation to partner with our Marketing team and help shape investment decisions that drive sustainable growth across our portfolio. Acting as a trusted business partner, this role provides ongoing financial analysis, business modelling and performance insights to support Strategic Planning, AOP, forecasting and innovation initiatives. Success in this role means providing actionable insights, influencing key business decisions and maximizing returns on commercial investments. 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Partner closely with Marketing teams to provide financial insights and decision support for brands, innovations and commercial initiatives. 

• Deliver ongoing financial analysis, modelling and business performance insights. 

• Support Strategic Planning, AOP and forecasting processes. 

• Analyze performance against plan, previous year and business targets, identifying risks and opportunities. 

• Drive performance visibility across brand P&Ls and support commercial decision-making. 

• Evaluate Advertising & Promotion (A&P) effectiveness and recommend optimization opportunities. 

• Support productivity initiatives and value creation opportunities across brands. 

• Manage controls related to pricing and A&P investments. 

• Own performance dashboards, reporting routines and business performance visibility. 

• Build business cases and financial models to support investments and strategic decisions. 

• Support long-term strategic initiatives and special projects. 

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED 

• 3-5 years of experience in Finance, Commercial Finance, FP&A, Business Performance or related disciplines. 

• Experience partnering with commercial, marketing or business teams. 

• Strong financial modelling, analytical and business insight capabilities. 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (mandatory). 

• Experience building business cases, forecasts and performance reporting. 

• Strong presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Experience with Power BI and SAP is highly desirable. 

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

• Experience within FMCG or Consumer Goods environments is highly valued. 

• Advanced English proficiency is highly desirable. 

• Proactive mindset, learning agility, and strong planning and organizational skills. 

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 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'll 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. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights. 

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

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