Job Description :
Commercial Finance Manager
Join our Finance Team
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
As the Commercial Finance Manager (CFM) for Diageo Philippines, you will serve as the primary finance business partner to the Commercial (Sales), Marketing, and Route-to-Market (RTM) teams. Operating as a Dynamic Value Creator, you will bring data-led financial insights to optimise trade spend, shape pricing strategies, and optimise Net Sales Value (NSV) and Gross Profit across key channels (Modern Trade, On-Premise etc.).
You will be responsible for:
Commercial Business Partnering: Partner closely with Commercial Director and commercial team to challenge and evaluate growth strategies across channels, key accounts, and distributors in the Philippines market.
Performance Management & S&OP: Lead the financial input for Philippines monthly performance management and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) cycles. Track performance, identify financial risks and opportunities, and develop proactive actions to manage our future trajectory.
Trade Investment & A&P Optimisation: Drive rigorous Pre- and Post-Measurement & Evaluation (M&E) for trade promotions, distributor allowances, and Advertising & Promotion (A&P) spend to maximise ROI.
Pricing & Value Chain Strategy: Maintain comprehensive value-chain analysis (RTM cost-to-serve, distributor margins, and excise tax impacts in the Philippines) to optimise operating profit.
Governance & Commercial Control: Oversee commercial credit risk, customer terms, and efficiency management (managing slow-moving inventory, allocations, and trade investment compliance). Finance officer for Diageo Philippines (DPI).
The required qualifications for this role are:
Experience: Minimum 7–10 years in Finance, with at least 3+ years in Commercial Finance / Business Partnering roles within FMCG, Alcobev, or Multinational Consumer Goods.
Technical Skills: Advanced financial modelling, P&L management, and trade investment analytics. Proficiency in Power BI, SAP, or enterprise ERPs preferred.
Local Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Philippine FMCG landscape, distributor mechanics, and tax/excise environments.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you and we’ll work together so that you’re supported from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
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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. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
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 the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to your Talent Engagement Lead, John Cedrique Rimonte, [email protected]
Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
Taguig CityAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-09-18Skills Required
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Finance
- At least 3 years of experience in Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering
- Experience within FMCG, alcoholic beverages, or multinational consumer goods
- Advanced financial modeling skills
- P&L management experience
- Trade investment analytics experience
- Proficiency in Power BI
- Proficiency in SAP or enterprise ERP systems
- Deep understanding of the Philippine FMCG landscape
- Knowledge of distributor mechanics and Philippine tax/excise environments
Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
Diageo Insights
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet
