Finance Business Partner - Operations

In 1987, Red Bull not only launched a completely new product, it also created and has led ever since a whole new category, Energy Drinks. Today Red Bull employs around 19,000 people in over 178 countries, selling over 12 billion cans last year. The World of Red Bull provides the forum for you to use your talent and passion, to develop & grow yourself and make an impact through our purpose of giving wings to people & ideas.

 

As the Operations Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for partnering with the Operations function (Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics). The purpose of the role is to partner for optimised performance, risk management and clarity in the financial performance of the Operations function. You will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely submission of financial data. You will also take a lead role in managing COGS, inventory, and their related risks.

BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

• Act as the lead finance business partner to the Operations leadership team
• Perform scenario planning, pricing simulations, and ROI analyses to support business cases
• Analyse distribution costs (warehousing and transport), POS/visibility spend and stock holding to present an accurate YTD and YTG view, highlight risks and opportunities, challenge cost drivers, and drive cost savings
• Ownership of Operations working capital performance (inventory, slow-moving/obsolete, VISIT, and provisions)
• Support VISIT order coordination and asset management (capex vs opex, depreciation, ageing, recoverability), including tracking asset placement against contractual commitments
• Support the S&OP/IBP cycle by coordinating timelines and responsibilities, challenging assumptions, and ensuring a clear, accurate forward forecast (including indirects)
• Ownership of key Operations-related provisions (GD, obsolete stock, VISIT impairment where relevant)
• Manage planning for Container Deposit Scheme costs, including balance sheet reconciliations and risks & opportunities.

 

REPORTING AND ANALYSIS

• Responsible for financial management reporting from various sources, including BI (Business Intelligence) and Hyperion Financial Management
• Present financial performance updates to key stakeholders, articulating drivers and strategic implications
• Partner to manage the month-end processes, ensuring accurate reflection of performance and key drivers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to reconcile results and align on updated forecasts
• Own the development and optimisation of operations financial reporting and dashboards

 

SYSTEMS & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in SAP, CPM and other key financial systems.
• Promote compliance with Group Operations Controlling guidelines and internal policies

• Degree Qualified in Accounting, Finance or Business 

• Relevant accounting qualification desired (CPA/CA/CIMA)  

• 5+ years' experience in Commercial Finance, preferably within an FMCG sales role
• Deep understanding of sales mechanics, operations controlling (Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement) and their financial implications
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP, BI)
• Strong business partnering skills - able to balance strategic priorities and operational demands

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