Finance Business Partner
Date: Jan 9, 2026
Location: Calgary, AB, CA
Company: Suntory Global Spirits
At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.
What makes this a great opportunity?
• Managing & positively influencing the site financial performance
• Driving and initiating activity on productivity and cost savings opportunities
• Thought leadership and improve financial acumen at the site
• Holding teams (Finance and Operations) accountable and driving action toward continuous improvement with urgency and attention to detail
• Proactive leadership and communication
• Driving personnel development and growth of analytical capabilities
• Demonstrate Suntory Leadership Spirit behaviors at a level commensurate with the role
Role Responsibilities
As the primary Finance leader at the facility, the Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in the financial planning, analysis, controls and execution of the operations
• Is the business partner for the General Manager and leadership team, Supply Chain FP&A and Controlling, Commercial Finance Team.
• Lead & develop the plant finance and support local controlling team
• Develop Cost of Goods Sold financial plans in conjunction with the Supply Chain FP&A team
• Scope: $30MM in annual COGS, $250MM in annual inventory
• Deliver Weekly / Monthly performance reporting, variance analysis and forecasting (including risks and opportunities)
• Monthly business review presentations with executive leadership
• Capital planning and business case development
• Strategic Planning & special projects
• Identify, highlight areas of waste within the cost structure, drive / support improvement actions
• Manage direct reports and support their development plans
• Active participation in the local S&OP cycle to ensure decisions related to the site include finance inputs.
• Develop KPI’s to show how the business is performing and highlight risk or opportunities
• Identify, highlight areas of waste within the cost structure, drive/support improvement actions
Outcomes/Success Criteria
• Is the General Manager of the Operations satisfied with the level of partnership and service levels they and their staff are receiving from the finance team?
• Are cost of goods sold plans well documented and based on solid, accurate assumptions?
• Is the KPI and performance reporting accurate, timely and effective to drive the business?
• Do the finance team members have active development plans, and are they progressing – primarily through support and leadership of the Finance Business partner?
• Are the accounting activities and internal control processes in place and in adherence with corporate policies?
Qualifications
Education- Finance, Accounting or equivalent degree
Certifications/Licensure- CPA or MBA preferred
Years of experience- 10 years’ work experience in Finance / Accounting
Level of experience- 5+ years of managerial experience
Industry experience- preferred, not required
Travel % - 5%
While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.
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