Step into a strategic IBP role—connect the dots across the business, shape our 3-year outlook and influence decisions at scale.
Lion team
Don't 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
We're 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 what's actually happening across the business. You'll work across functions to bring clarity to our long-term outlook—tracking performance, identifying risks and making sure we're focused on the right opportunities.
It's a highly cross-functional role, with exposure to Marketing Directors and Managers, Customer Directors, Commercial Strategy & Performance, Finance and beyond—ideal for someone who enjoys working across the business and influencing outcomes.
What you'll 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 Review
—bringing 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 you'll bring
This role suits someone who's commercially curious, analytically solid and comfortable working across multiple teams.
Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills
—you 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 management
—you 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 you've 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.
You'll 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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📌 Integrated Business Planning Lead (Sydney)
🏢 Lion Corporate
📍 Sydney