Your Impact

Asahi is seeking a truly exceptional commercial professional to lead the Integrated Business Planning and Capital Management processes across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance (FPA & IBP), you will partner with the business divisions to proactively ensure key issues are identified and resolved, to support delivery of financial and non-financial targets. You will drive the maturity of the processes, collaborating with key stakeholders across Commercial, Supply Chain and Finance teams, to implement key initiatives. You will provide ongoing coaching and support to IBP leads across Asahi Beverages Group, to drive change and performance management accountability. You will also lead the Capital Management process to ensure best practice capital investment governance processes and decision making for Oceania.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership of the Capital Management & IBP processes
• Coaching and mentoring IBP leads & project owners, across the business
• Proactively identify business issues & implement solutions
• Fostering a culture of financial transparency and accountability
• Implement organisational efficiency projects and drive capability uplift for business & financial acumen
• Making recommendations to the Investment Review Board and working with project owners on the prioritisation of capital spend, in line with strategic plan
• Encouraging all stakeholders to contribute to the implementation of process optimisations to improve our competitive advantage

About You

• Extensive experience in senior Integrated Business Planning and capital management roles, ideally in FMCG, beverages or retail industry
• Outstanding communication, influencing and engagement skills, with a strong ability to ‘pitch your case’ and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent business and financial acumen, with a well-developed ability to understand complex concepts and simplify them for others
• Strength in dealing with ambiguity and complex problem solving
• Demonstrated experience in change management

Why Asahi Beverages?

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on!

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.