Commercial Finance Manager

Date: Apr 22, 2025

Location:

Sydney, NSW, AU

Additional Location:

Function: Finance

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company: Campari Australia

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Role Purpose

As part of the Campari Australia finance team, this role is responsible for driving business value by offering expert financial and analytical advice to assist in decision-making processes, partnering with the Commercial and Customer Marketing functions to drive value accretion for customers and Campari.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Contribute to the financial inputs for the integrated business planning process for the Sales, Category, and Marketing Functions (JUBP)
Support Revenue Optimisation Manager and Channel Marketing Managers on trade strategy by brand and channel to optimise revenue performance and maximise profitability.
Drive internal control and operating efficiency of the business promotional program and trade spend.
Trading terms negotiation support to NBMs.
Integrate long term pricing and short term CPI planning drive excise management and Gross margin accretion.
Drive ROI analysis for all key initiatives – maximization of investment, share learnings.
Continually work with functional teams to drive profitable growth and strive for continuous ongoing improvement.
Drive initiatives through increased focus on the effectiveness and profitability of sales spend and through the proactive identification of profit/growth opportunities.
Business Partner with SLT, MLT, CMLT on key projects and represent finance and challenge financial efficacy in key cross functional forums like Key topics forum, TBR etc.
Develop tools to support cross functional teams with decision making and help improvement of internal processes.

Experience Required

8-10 years experience in ideally working closely with Sales and Marketing/ Supply chain in a commercial capacity, preferably in the liquor industry or FMCG.
Degree in Commerce/Accounting/CPA
Experience in Liquor industry preferred, FMCG essential
Advanced Excel and Strong Powerpoint skills
Aztec/IRI experience advantageous.

Skills Required

Strong analytical ability, data analysis and reporting skills
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Strong planning, organization, delegation and decision-making abilities.
Excellent commercial Acumen to understand business goals and generate solutions for positive outcomes
High attention to detail with an ability to priortise tasks and manage time effectively

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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