Finance Analyst – Record to Report
Function: Finance – Reporting & Accounting ("R&A")
Location: Edinburgh St Andrew’s Square based – hybrid home & office working
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 base, plus full benefits listed below
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 4th August 2026 (applications may close early if many received).
About the role
We have an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to join our Reporting and Accounting team in our head office in Edinburgh. The role involves adding value through review, challenge, analysis and financial control while acting as a key point of contact for colleagues in our shared service centre in Krakow.
Working within Reporting and Accounting you will have exposure to and be responsible for elements of period‑end close activities and associated external audit, incorporating legal entity management reporting, assessment of financial controls and other ad‑hoc tasks. The role is a unique blend of core financial responsibilities and dedicated involvement in our upcoming Enterprise Resource Planning system change‑over to ensure the integrity, cleanliness and migration readiness of existing financial data to support a successful transition.
You will coordinate accounting processes performed in the Heineken European shared service centre in Krakow and business partner with internal teams such as Commercial Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Legal, Process Control and Improvement, Internal Audit and Digital and Technology. Extensive collaboration with external auditors will also be required.
This is an exciting period of change across the finance function as it supports Heineken’s ongoing Global Digital Backbone project.
Requirements
- Experience with period‑end close processes and balance sheet reconciliation
- Knowledge of IFRS or UK GAAP/FRS 101 accounting standards
- Experience liaising with external auditors
- Effective communication skills
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Strong stakeholder relationship building and collaboration
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, large data manipulation)
- Excellent analytical skills with an enquiring mindset
- Motivated by continuous process and control improvement and efficiency
Additional skills that would be beneficial (not required)
- Experience working with a major ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Business Central) or other sub‑ledger system
- Involvement in a prior system migration, implementation or major upgrade; familiarity with data governance and data integrity principles
- Experience within FMCG or a large organisation
Benefits
- Company funded Private Medical Healthcare
- Annual Bonus
- Double matched pension (up to 10%)
- 35 days holiday (pro rata)
- Flexible benefits, including a retail discounts platform
- Quarterly allowance towards purchasing ciders and beers
Finance Analyst - Record to Report employer: Heineken UK
At HEINEKEN UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within our brewing team in Manchester. With competitive benefits such as a double-matched pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive development opportunities, we are committed to supporting our employees' growth while ensuring a safe and enjoyable working environment. Join us in crafting some of the nation's favourite beers and ciders, where your contributions truly make a difference.
