Commercial Analyst - Commerce

Location: Ōtāhuhu, Auckland

Function: Finance

Type of Contract: Full time Permanent

When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whanau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn, and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries. 

We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers, CARE for people and planet, ENJOYMENT of life, and COURAGE to dream and pioneer.  We offer a great range of employee benefits and positive culture which includes:

• Free health, life and income protection insurances.
• 5% employer contribution to your KiwiSaver.
• Free monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero alcohol beverages.
• Up to 50% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues (Kapura and Joylab restaurants and bars).
• ‘Enjoyment of Life' leave (an extra day each year to do something you enjoy).
• A range of other benefits including generous parental leave provisions, free confidential counselling support, digital wills, feminine hygiene products, retail discounts and more.
• Free learning and wellbeing tools and leadership development programmes.
• As a member of Mind The Gap, we’re committed to addressing gender pay gaps and we’ve also supported the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.
• Flexible work arrangements for roles that can be performed remotely including work-from-home up to two days each week.
• Free parking.

As the Business Controller for our DB's Commerce Function, your role is pivotal in driving strategic financial analysis and decision support for the Traditional Sales Team. Your insights will not only fuel our growth agenda but also ensure the utmost precision in decision-making concerning Revenue and GDM. By fortifying the control environment surrounding Sales Operations, you will safeguard our business integrity while spearheading enhancements in internal processes. Your expertise will be the cornerstone of our strategic advancement, propelling us towards greater efficiency and success.

Key accountabilities:

• Ensure the DB Traditional Sales Team receives comprehensive financial insights for performance tracking, including volume and top-line financials, alongside accurate margin measurement data for customers and brands, facilitating On Time in Full No Errors reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, with provision for ad hoc reports addressing specific business issues as needed.
• Finalize monthly SOP Financial estimates, including LE1/2/3, AP & SP based on demand volumes to GP for the reporting cycle, provide support for strategic plan volume alignment, liaise with business partners and key stakeholders for monthly financial forecast alignment, and collaborate with the Category Insights Team to model annual price increases integrated into financial forecasts.
• Collaborate with Traditional Sales Teams to offer financial support and evaluation, driving profitable top-line growth at customer and brand levels, including monthly Key Account Margin Reviews and Promo Calendar Support.
• Oversee obsolete stock clearing pricing, analyse pricing options for maximum margin return, review customer discounts for optimal investment return, and provide financial evaluation/support for ad hoc business processes.
• Provide support/training to Modern Trade & Export ROW Sales teams on commerce data sets, BW & P&L Lines.
• Assist with providing robust financial Analysis completed for all NPD and product changes with post completion reviews completed tracking actual performance vs plan with results and learnings communicated back to the Sales & Marketing Teams.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, analyse GDM for Traditional Sales in monthly close procedures, and review all accruals as part of month-end close processes.

Your background and experience:

• Tertiary Qualification in Commercial Accounting or Management Accounting
• Experience in Commercial Business (Commercial Acumen)
• FMCG financial experience preferable
• High level of analytical ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for effective collaboration and support across teams.

If you're ready to make an impact and be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let's revolutionize the future of DB together!

Please note: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies for this role.