Commercial Finance Manager, Marketing & Innovation
Job Description :ABOUT US With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to Smirnoff and Don Julio, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating. ABOUT THE FUNCTION: Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it's about shaping the decisions behind them. From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You'll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale. It's a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you'll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact. ABOUT THIS ROLE We are looking for a commercially minded and analytically driven Commercial Finance Manager, Marketing & Innovation to partner with our Marketing team and help shape investment decisions that drive sustainable growth across our portfolio. Acting as a trusted business partner, this role provides ongoing financial analysis, business modelling and performance insights to support Strategic Planning, AOP, forecasting and innovation initiatives. Success in this role means providing actionable insights, influencing key business decisions and maximizing returns on commercial investments. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Partner closely with Marketing teams to provide financial insights and decision support for brands, innovations and commercial initiatives. Deliver ongoing financial analysis, modelling and business performance insights. Support Strategic Planning, AOP and forecasting processes. Analyze performance against plan, previous year and business targets, identifying risks and opportunities. Drive performance visibility across brand P&Ls and support commercial decision-making. Evaluate Advertising & Promotion (A&P) effectiveness and recommend optimization opportunities. Support productivity initiatives and value creation opportunities across brands. Manage controls related to pricing and A&P investments. Own performance dashboards, reporting routines and business performance visibility. Build business cases and financial models to support investments and strategic decisions. Support long-term strategic initiatives and special projects. EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED 3-5 years of experience in Finance, Commercial Finance, FP&A, Business Performance or related disciplines. Experience partnering with commercial, marketing or business teams. Strong financial modelling, analytical and bus...