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Senior Commercial Finance Business Partner
On-site in London·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, London
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), MBA or equivalent commercial finance experience. Typically 8-12+ years of Finance experience, with experience shaping strategic decisions, influencing senior stakeholders and leading complex cross-functional initiatives. People management may apply depending on role scope but is not assumed.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.
The role
Lead the financial performance of the GB On Trade by influencing senior leaders, optimising investment decisions and driving business performance across complex commercial priorities.
What you'll do
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.
Key Accountabilities
1. Own financial performance for the GB On Trade business, connecting strategy, planning, execution and outcomes.
2. Influence pricing, investment, customer and commercial decisions through strong financial judgement and constructive challenge.
3. Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve business performance and strengthen commercial decision quality.
4. Drive accountability through strategic performance leadership, ensuring clear actions, owners and interventions.
5. Coach and challenge senior stakeholders to improve decision quality, execution discipline and value creation.
Key Competencies
1. Strategic Performance Leadership
2. Enterprise Influence
3. Commercial and Financial Strategy
Flexible Working Statement
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
Worker Type
Regular
Job Posting Start Date
2026-10-05
Hiring process
Application
CV review
Initial screening conversation
A first screening conversation before the interview stage.
Interviews
One or more interviews focused on your experience, strengths and how you bring Diageo's values to life; framed as a two-way conversation for you to learn about Diageo as well.
Case study, presentation or assessment centre
Not every role
Depending on the role, this may add a case study, a presentation, or an assessment centre with group exercises, individual tasks, presentations and interviews.
- GenAI use is not permitted during any assessment or live/virtual interview in a Diageo recruitment process, and its use to embellish a CV or cover letter is discouraged.
- The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is recommended for structuring interview answers.
- Reasonable adjustments should be requested at the application stage; progress and timelines are tracked through the candidate portal.
About Diageo
- Industry
- Spirits
- Founded
- 1997
- Employees
- 25,000–30,000
- Headquarters
- London, UK
In their own words
About the company & team
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.
Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.
Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.
Additional information
Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.
We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.
Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.
Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.
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