At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support our sales team.
- Company: Join a passionate craft beer company recognised as a Best Places to Work 2023.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced pension contributions, extra holiday days, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial decisions in a dynamic and growing environment.
- Qualifications: Degree qualified and part qualified accountant with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 26604 - 32516 £ per year.
About Us
PENSION ENHANCEMENTS UP TO 10% | 4-WEEK SABBATICAL EVERY 5 YEARS | STAFF DISCOUNT | EXTRA HOLIDAY DAY EACH YEAR
We love great craft beer. We want everyone to be as passionate about it as we are - and our central team are vital in this mission. Every single person in our team can shape our future for the better, whether that’s for our people, planet or our incredible beer. Because we expect great things from you, we give great things back. And not only that - we are a Best Places to Work employer 2023.
PENSION ENHANCEMENT | We increase our contributions to your pension up to 10% of your salary so together we can properly invest in your future. And, since the statutory amount all businesses pay is 3%, our decision to pay above that shows we’re taking your future seriously.
4-WEEK SABBATICAL| After every 5 years here you will receive an additional 4 weeks off to spend doing whatever you want.
STAFF DISCOUNT | 25% off in bars, 30% off online and 50% off BrewDog Merch to fill up your fridge and your wardrobe.
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY DAYS | For every full year completed up to your 5th year with us we add on one additional day’s leave above and beyond your initial entitlement. You therefore get an extra full week off at 5 years every single year onward to rest up.
AND A LOT MORE | Enhanced sick pay, healthcare, life assurance, high street retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, enhanced family friendly policies around maternity and paternity leave, pawternity leave, DE+I and crew forum groups and an allowance to quality check some beers each month!
We’re focused on making sure that we, and future generations, have a planet to brew great beer on. Our industry leading techniques help us create and deliver unique beer whilst doing our bit for the environment.
About The Role
Job Purpose: To support our UK & International sales team (predominantly in the On Trade) via commercial analysis, reporting and providing insights to ensure robust decision making and a clear understanding of financial implications.
- Lead Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the planning processes for annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and strategic plans.
- Drive Accurate Financial Forecasting: Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to challenge and refine their inputs.
- In-Depth Variance Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analyses to uncover the impact of changes in volume, price, and cost on the P&L.
- Present Financial Insights: Present financial plans and results at team meetings.
- Support Strategic Initiatives: Play a crucial role in customer negotiations, new product proposals, and the analysis of promotional plans.
- Commercial Analysis and ROI: Conduct comprehensive commercial analysis of initiatives.
- Ensure Financial Accuracy: Guarantee the reliability of the P&L for your area of responsibility.
- Leverage Advanced Tools: Utilising existing tools to leverage reporting.
- Ad Hoc Analysis and Support: Be the go-to expert for ad hoc data and analysis requests.
Key Relationships - Internal & External: Work closely with the Head of Commercial Finance to lead consolidated reporting across the Group. Drive a collaborative working culture across finance functions.
Health & Safety: Ensure that Health and Safety guidelines and fire regulations are strictly adhered to at all times.
General: Be aware of and adhere to BrewDog policies and the Workplace Code at all times. Take part in crew reviews throughout the year.
About You
- Qualifications & Specific Training: Degree qualified with a strong academic track record. Part Qualified accountant (e.g. CA, CIMA, ACCA, ACMA).
- Experience: Experience gained in an organization or environment with a high degree of complexity and pace.
- Knowledge: Commercial awareness.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written. Excellent Excel capabilities.
- Personal Attributes: Inquisitive nature and driven to challenge and improve current practices.
Commercial Finance Manager - 9 Months FTC in Scotland employer: BrewDog
At BrewDog, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates passion for craft beer and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through generous benefits like enhanced pension contributions, additional holiday days, and a unique 4-week sabbatical every five years, ensuring our team members can thrive both personally and professionally in our Ellon location.
