Associate Director Commercial Finance and Planning, Emerging Markets

About Treasury Wine Estates

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is a globally leading wine company driven by the purpose of Boldly Cultivating value across brands, products, teams, and the environment to foster joyful communities. Our global team is united by this mission, pushing for bold and impactful decisions to achieve our vision of becoming the most desirable luxury wine company worldwide, recognized for the unique experiences we deliver to consumers, customers, and partners.

Role Overview

The Associate Director Commercial Finance and Planning for Emerging Markets plays a pivotal role in partnering with the business to realize financial targets across diverse and complex regions, markets, and channels. This includes delivering insightful, data-driven analysis to guide strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies to meet the financial goals of the Emerging Markets unit.
• Critically evaluate investment decisions involving customers and brand initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with sales teams, external distributors, and customers to promote top-line revenue growth.
• Lead a commercial finance team to cultivate a value-driven analytical culture and meaningful stakeholder partnerships.
• Coordinate across Sales, Marketing, and Supply teams to maintain an integrated perspective on performance and potential challenges.
• Optimize resource allocation across Sales, Marketing, and Demand Planning to maximize returns.
• Establish and promote a fact-based return on investment mindset within the business unit.
• Manage comprehensive budgeting and forecasting activities jointly with Commercial Strategy and FP&A teams, including overseeing Integrated Business Planning and risk/opportunity management.
• Ensure all financial assumptions are evidence-based and aligned with corporate strategy.
• Lead budget cycles and ensure deadlines and quality standards are achieved with stakeholder consensus.
• Develop long-term financial plans, including Global Volume Projections and Five-Year Plans, aligned with business goals.
• Deliver timely and detailed financial performance insights for customers, channels, and brands, communicating key drivers clearly during monthly reviews.
• Champion adherence to TWE policies, controls, and processes, ensuring consistent and effective implementation.
• Supervise the demand planning team responsible for stock allocation across Emerging Markets.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and project work as required.
• Coach team members, foster their development, and create growth opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional membership such as CA or CPA.
• Over 10 years’ experience in senior finance roles.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Excellent skills in analysis, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
• Strong planning and project management capabilities.
• Exceptional relationship building and communication talents.
• Positive, solution-focused approach with a proactive 'Can Do' attitude.
• Change agent, committed to enhancing profitability continuously.
• Detail-oriented with solid commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, driven by achievement and performance.
• Experienced leader capable of managing high-performing teams.
• Effective prioritization, time management, and resilience under pressure.

Why Join Us

• A culture that encourages bringing your authentic self, courage, and collaborative delivery.
• Access to global development opportunities and programs supporting wellness and career growth.
• Employee benefits include world-class wines via product allowances.
• 20 days annual leave, medical coverage, quarterly wine allowances, and an additional day off each year as “TWEforME Day” for personal use.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, striving for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our consumers. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, race, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics. Assistance is available upon request during the application process.