Commercial Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to join their vibrant distillery team in Renfrewshire. This exciting role offers the chance to connect operations, finance, and sales while working closely with local and international stakeholders. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's direction, managing financial operations, and developing strategic plans that drive growth. If you're looking for a dynamic environment with genuine progression opportunities and the ability to influence business strategy, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance-focused roles within the FMCG sector, ideally alcohol.
• Ability to manage day-to-day financial operations and provide performance insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company's business strategy as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Manage financial operations and provide clear performance reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Finance background in FMCG

Experience in senior roles

Understanding of finance and accounting practices

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage financial operations

Proactive approach to business operations

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Commercial Finance Manager, Renfrewshire

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Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

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Finance

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Posted:

26.03.2025

Expiry Date:

10.05.2025

Job Description:

Does the idea of being a key player in a vibrant distillery, connecting operations, finance, and sales, and working closely with both a local team and international investors sound like your kind of challenge? If so, this might be the perfect fit for you!

We're looking for someone who has:

• A Finance focused FMCG background, preferably within alcohol.
• Proven experience in senior roles within a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME).
• A good understanding of finance and accounting practices, enabling you to provide accurate and detailed business performance reports.

You are:

• Someone who can help develop and put into action the company's business strategy, working as part of the Senior Management Team.
• Able to manage the day-to-day financial operations of the company.
• Comfortable managing the Finance Department and working with external finance support providers and auditors.
• Able to handle cash flow requirements and projections, communicating them clearly to stakeholders.
• Someone who can put together monthly management accounts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to provide clear, ongoing performance insights and reports to the Board.
• Someone who takes a proactive approach to reviewing business operations, looking for opportunities and efficiencies to add value.
• Able to manage procurement to get the best value from the supply chain.
• Capable of analysing commercial contracts with suppliers and customers to support sales and cost optimization.
• Someone who can help maximize the return on investment from existing operational infrastructure.
• Able to provide insights on commercial plans that may require additional investment and the expected return on investment.
• Able to develop strategic plans, both short-term and long-term, with key financial measures, that can be shared with the board and investors.
• Able to build strong working relationships with team members and investor stakeholders, ensuring they have an accurate view of the business and market.
• A good communicator, able to build and maintain strong business relationships.
• Flexible, adaptable, and calm under pressure.

The good stuff:

• You'll have a real chance to shape the company's direction, working closely with both the local team and international investors.
• You'll be a key part of the management team, working alongside the Operations Manager and Global Marketing & Sales Manager.
• You will be able to grow your career within a dynamic and interesting industry with genuinely exciting progression opportunities.
• You will be working in a dynamic environment, that will offer a wide range of experience.