Integrated Business Planning Lead
Job Summary
Step into a strategic IBP roleconnect the dots across the business shape our 3-year outlook and influence decisions at scale.
Lion team
Dont settle for ordinary we welcome those on the hunt for more! At Lion we believe that life is short and working in Lion just feels different when you sit at the heart of human connection and good times. So put a spark back in your day working in an exciting industry as unique as you and with outstanding brands that those around you know and love like Hahn Speights Stone & Wood and Tooheys!
The opportunity
Were looking for someone to join our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team in a role that sits right at the centre of how we plan and perform as a business.
Reporting to Head of Strategic Planning this role plays a key part in connecting our 3-year strategy to whats actually happening across the business. Youll work across functions to bring clarity to our long-term outlooktracking performance identifying risks and making sure were focused on the right opportunities.
Its a highly cross-functional role with exposure to Marketing Directors and Managers Customer Directors Commercial Strategy & Performance Finance and beyondideal for someone who enjoys working across the business and influencing outcomes.
What youll be doing
- Leading and evolving the IBP process ensuring alignment to our long-term strategy
- Co-owning the long-term forecast connecting strategy to clear data-led assumptions
- Supporting the monthly Demand Reviewbringing the right story data and actions together
- Tracking strategic initiatives across the business and assessing their impact on performance
- Partnering cross-functionally to pressure-test assumptions and ensure alignment
- Identifying and highlighting risks and opportunities making sure the right teams are engaged
- Driving continuous improvement in how we plan track and report performance
What youll bring
This role suits someone whos commercially curious analytically strong and comfortable working across multiple teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsyou enjoy turning data into insight
- Ability to translate strategy into clear assumptions and models
- Confidence working with data tools (advanced Excel and Power BI highly valued)
- Strong stakeholder managementyou can influence align and challenge constructively
- Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional projects
- A mindset for continuous improvement and simplifying how things get done
- FMCG background would be advantageous
You might be coming from RGM Category Sales (NAM/KAM) Demand Planning or another commercial role where youve built strong analytical and stakeholder capability.
Why this role
This is a great opportunity to step into a role that gives you real visibility across the business and how it operates.
Youll build a deeper understanding of how strategy translates into performance strengthen your influencing skills and play a key role in shaping how we plan for the future.
Apply Now!
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About Company
Lion is a global beverage company with a portfolio of brands in beer, cider, wine, spirits, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks.