Finance Analyst SC Operations & Transformation

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Who We Are

We are Suntory, a global leader in the beverage industry with a heritage that dates back to 1899 in Osaka, Japan. Today, we operate across more than 265 group companies worldwide, employing over 40,000 people. Our portfolio spans soft drinks, spirits, beer, wine, ready-to-drink beverages, and wellness products, combining tradition with innovation to deliver exceptional quality.

We are driven by our philosophy, “Bringing Water to Life,” which reflects our deep respect for nature and our commitment to sustainability. We strive to enrich lives and create harmony with people and nature through everything we do.

As one of the world’s leading beverage companies and the third-largest distilled spirits company globally, we continue to grow while staying true to our values of quality, craftsmanship, and responsibility to society.

About your role In this role as a Supply Chain Finance Analyst, you will act as a key bridge between financial performance and operational decision‑making across the factory. You will be responsible for ensuring that manufacturing costs, product costings, and site financials are accurately captured and translated into meaningful insights that help the business make informed choices. By partnering closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Planning teams, you will play an important role in shaping site performance, supporting continuous improvement initiativ

es, and contributing to the wider transformation within the Supply Chain Finance function What You'll Do You will lead the product costing process for all factory‑produced goods and support New Product Development by providing clear, accurate financial insights. Each month, you will contribute to the month‑end close by preparing factory accounts, analysing variances, and delivering timely financial reports. Your role also includes strengthening the accuracy of volume forecasting in collaboration with the planning team and helping to integrate these forecasts into broader IBP processes. You will support budget creation, working with managers across the site to develop tools and approaches that make planning more effective and transparent. In addition, you will contribute to projects that enhance operational efficiency, whether through process automation, finance transformation initiatives, or improvements in internal controls and compliance. What's in it for you Joining Suntory means stepping into an agile, entrepreneurial environment where you will work with teams behind some of the nation’s most loved drinks brands. You will be part of a global organisation that believes in empowering its people, investing in their growth, and encouraging bold thinking inspired by the Yatte Minahare spirit. You will have access to development opportunities, inspiring leaders, and a culture that values well‑being, flexibility, and a sense of purpose. This role offers the chance to

grow your career while contributing to a business committed to “Growing for Good” and giving back to society What You need to be successful To succeed in this role, you should bring a strong foundation in finance, ideally supported by a degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field, and the willingness to pursue a professional finance qualification. You will thrive with solid analytical skills, curiosity, and the ability to translate numbers into clear explanations that support non‑finance colleagues. Experience working in FMCG or Supply Chain environments is helpful, as is confidence working within cross‑functional teams. Strong systems capability, particularly with SAP, PowerBI, and Microsoft Office, will support your effectiveness as you contribute to the site’s financial performance and process improvements Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

 

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

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What You need to be successful

 

To succeed in this role, you should bring a strong foundation in finance, ideally supported by a degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field, and the willingness to pursue a professional finance qualification. You will thrive with solid analytical skills, curiosity, and the ability to translate numbers into clear explanations that support non‑finance colleagues. Experience working in FMCG or Supply Chain environments is helpful, as is confidence working within cross‑functional teams. Strong systems capability, particularly with SAP, PowerBI, and Microsoft Office, will support your effectiveness as you contribute to the site’s financial performance and process improvements