Channel Finance Manager — FMCG Growth & Insights

Carlsbergg; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic&

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)

Access to a range of high street DIScO

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Commercial Channel Finance Manager to drive financial performance and governance for a customer cluster. You will deliver actionable insights, support forecasting, and partner with account teams to optimize value.

The role requires strong analytical skills, FMCG exposure is desirable, and you will work in a fast-paced, business-facing finance environment with scope for impact across the channel.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into clear insights.
• Proactive mindset and drive to deliver outcomes in a fast-moving environment.
• Solid commercial awareness and strategic thinking for business performance.
• Experience in FMCG is desirable and relevant finance background.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, actionable insight into customer performance to Account Directors and teams.
• Lead periodic reporting and storytelling to raise financial awareness across the team.
• Identify risks and opportunities early and work with cross-functional partners.
• Support balance sheet transparency and governance across trade investments.
• Contribute to rolling forecasts and budget processes with clear assumptions.
• Ensure high level of financial governance and controls across investments.
• Champion ROI improvement and value creation for promotions and spend.
• Coach and develop the Off Trade Channel Finance team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Commercial Channel Finance Manager to drive financial performance and governance for a customer cluster. You will deliver actionable insights, support forecasting, and partner with account teams to optimize value.

The role requires strong analytical skills, FMCG exposure is desirable, and you will work in a fast-paced, business-facing finance environment with scope for impact across the channel.