Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
SALARY:
New York: $163,200 - 193,800, bonus eligible and long-term incentive eligible
St. Louis: $133,600 - $158,650, bonus eligible and long-term incentive eligible
COMPANY:
We are home to the nation’s most iconic beer and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling beer – as well as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, and industry-leading craft brands. From our longstanding efforts to support American farmers, military, veterans, and first responders, to emergency drinking water donations and responsible drinking programs, we are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our beer to life. We are powered by a team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Director, Commercial Finance Transformation serves as the strategic connection between Commercial Finance, Technology, Sales, and Marketing teams, driving the modernization of how AB InBev manages, measures, and optimizes commercial investments. This role owns the end-to-end transformation agenda—from data capture and governance to reporting infrastructure and decision-support tools—ensuring the organization can maximize ROI on commercial investments through data-driven resource allocation and operational excellence. The position reports to the Sr. Director, Commercial Finance (Resource Allocation & Business Cycle Planning) under the VP of Commercial Finance & Planning.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define and execute the commercial finance transformation roadmap, balancing quick wins with sustainable infrastructure investments, and establishing a target operating model across Finance, Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Technology
Serve as the voice of Commercial Finance to Technology, translating business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements and managing prioritization across constrained development resources
Own data quality and governance initiatives that enable commercial resource allocation, including driving improvements in brand, geography, and time-in-market attribution accuracy across all investment data
Lead rationalization and consolidation of data capture portals to reduce duplicate effort, improve data fidelity, and unlock automated feeds into financial reporting processes
Modernize and streamline the Latest Estimate (LE) process and Anaplan resource allocation models, reducing complexity for end users while maintaining data quality and reporting rigor
Drive evolution of the Power BI reporting suite to meet the day-to-day management needs of field teams and PPMs, identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and eliminate duplicative work
Build strong, trust-based partnerships with Technology, field teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, driving user adoption of new tools and representing Commercial Finance in key forums
Lead cross-functional alignment on priorities, delivery timelines, and organizational ways of working, with a focus on accelerating progress and reducing rework across the development lifecycle
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate bachelor's degree highly preferred
Track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact
Strong technical acumen with working knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools; experience with Anaplan, Power BI, or SQL/data modeling a plus
Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills; ability to drive outcomes and alignment without direct authority across functions
Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to distill complex analysis into relevant insights for senior leadership
Experience translating ambiguous business problems into clear requirements and actionable plans, particularly in partnership with technology or development teams
Knowledge of commercial finance processes including resource allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and investment tracking preferred
WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an insurgent force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.
BENEFITS:
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
Free Beer!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business impact
- Working knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools
- Experience with Anaplan, Power BI, or SQL/data modeling
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills
- Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience translating ambiguous business problems into clear technical requirements and actionable plans
- Knowledge of commercial finance processes including resource allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and investment tracking
Anheuser-Busch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Anheuser-Busch and has not been reviewed or approved by Anheuser-Busch.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision often fully covered and supported by wellness programs that can reduce costs. On‑site resources and an employee assistance program further reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a notably strong 401(k) match and access to pension arrangements for certain groups. Recent collective bargaining improvements strengthened retirement security for covered brewery roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Parental leave, PTO, and sick time are presented as robust, with brewery roles seeing expanded vacation accrual under the current contract. Day‑one eligibility and family support resources add practical flexibility for time away.
Anheuser-Busch Insights
What We Do
For more than 160 years, Anheuser-Busch has been woven into the cultural fabric of the United States, carrying on a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Today, we own and operate more than 120 facilities and have more than 19,000 colleagues across the United States. We are home to several of America’s most recognizable beer brands, including Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob ULTRA and Stella Artois, as well as a number of regional brands that provide beer drinkers with a choice of the best-tasting craft beers in the industry. From responsible drinking and emergency drinking water programs to industry-leading sustainability efforts, we are guided by our unwavering commitment to supporting the communities we call home. We are a company that believes our people are our greatest asset. We believe in the spirit of ownership because our employees take results personally and want to build something great together. We value talented employees who aren’t afraid to be bold, resourceful, and committed. At Anheuser-Busch, it’s not about what you studied or where you worked, it’s about what you can do. If you see yourself working for a company that allows you to excel at the pace of your talent, then a career at Anheuser-Busch may be for you. As America’s leading brewer, we are committed to finding innovative ways to continually improve. It's this kind of thinking that creates a unique work environment by rewarding talent, celebrating diversity and encouraging forward thinking. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
