Finance Analyst

Carlsbergg; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Finance Analyst for hybrid work to drive financial performance in manufacturing. This role involves supporting financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis critical for operational decisions. Candidates should be part-qualified CIMA with strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. Join a team dedicated to innovation and iconic brands.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance preferred.
• Ability to deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly performance reporting for production sites.
• Streamline reporting processes and improve governance.
• Track and analyse manufacturing costs and investment returns.

Skills

Part-qualified CIMA

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Education

Relevant finance qualification

Job description

Job Title: Finance Analyst - Production

Location: Field Based - Hybrid

Job Length: Permanent - Full Time

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance - alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• 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 discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic's brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot's servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the Role

We're looking for a Production Finance Analyst to help drive financial performance and insight across our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner - Production, you'll play a key role in supporting accurate reporting, robust forecasting, and actionable analysis that enables better operational decisions and unlocks value on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support weekly and monthly performance reporting for production sites, focusing on cost control, efficiency, and output.
• Streamline reporting processes, systems, and data flows to improve governance and operational clarity
• Assist the Finance Manager with integration activities and ad-hoc projects affecting production and supply chain functions
• Ensure financial processes are followed and documented, particularly around production spend, investment approvals, and cost allocations
• Track and analyse manufacturing costs, waste, downtime, and investment returns to support continuous improvement and ROI evaluations
• Identify risks and opportunities within production P&Ls and contribute to scenario planning and corrective actions
• Analyse variances against budget and forecast, highlighting key drivers and trends for site managers and operational leads
• Prepare reporting packs and insights for production leadership to support strategic and tactical decision-making

Experience and Key Attributes

• Part-qualified CIMA (or equivalent), with relevant experience in manufacturing or supply chain finance
• Self-starter with the ability to solve problems and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex data and communicate clear recommendations
• Proven ability to build relationships across production teams and influence operational improvements
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments preferred

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business - with their incredible individual history's, innovation of products and some of the UK's most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.