Your Impact 

Asahi is seeking a truly exceptional senior commercial professional to lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) 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 the C-suite leadership team and 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 

• Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Capital Management processes, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the organisation. 
• Serve as a key advisor to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), providing insights and recommendations to drive IBP outcome and capital allocation 
• Coach and mentor IBP leads and project owners across the business, fostering a high-performance culture and enhancing leadership capability. 
• Proactively identify and address business challenges, implementing innovative and impactful solutions that support organisational priorities. 
• Champion financial transparency and accountability, embedding these principles into decision-making at all levels of the organisation. 
• Drive organisational efficiency by leading capability-building initiatives that elevate business and financial acumen across teams. 
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Investment Review Board (IRB), collaborating with project owners to prioritise capital expenditure in line with the strategic plan. 
• Engage and align stakeholders to deliver process optimisations that enhance operational effectiveness and strengthen competitive advantage. 

About You 

• Extensive expertise in senior roles with a focus on Integrated Business Planning (IBP), ideally within FMCG, beverages, or retail industries. Experience in capital management is highly regarded but not essential. 

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to engage and persuade senior stakeholders to drive alignment and collaboration. 

• Strong business and financial acumen, with a talent for distilling complex concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences. 

• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems, delivering innovative and practical solutions that align with strategic objectives. 

• Demonstrated success in leading and driving change management initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. 

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.