Production and Logistics Finance Manager

Shepherd Neame; Faversham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Production and Logistics Finance Manager to drive financial control and analysis. This pivotal role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, while collaborating closely with the supply chain team. You will chair monthly meetings with key stakeholders, offering insights that shape the future of the business. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with strong analytical skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team at a historic brewery that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact on the organization.

Benefits

Company laptop and mobile phone

25% discount on food

25% discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount at Visitor Centre Shop

Financial wellbeing app

Company Pension plan

Share Incentive Plan

Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in Consumer Finance, Retail, or Manufacturing industries is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for Production and Logistics.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and perform variance analysis.
• Chair monthly review meetings with stakeholders providing insights.

Skills

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

AAT

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or AAT

Tools

SAP

Computerised Accounting Packages

Job description

Production and Logistics Finance Manager

Are you a proactive finance professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Are you dynamic and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

We have a unique and pivotal opportunity to provide financial control and analysis for the Production and Logistics departments of Britain's Oldest Brewer.

As the Production and Logistics Finance Manager, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities. Your insights will drive performance improvements and strategic decisions, making a tangible impact on our business. You will chair monthly review meetings with key stakeholders, offering recommendations that shape our future, and collaborate closely with our supply chain team to ensure seamless alignment between operational and financial plans.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company laptop and mobile phone (and other equipment) to assist with your duties
• 25% discount on food at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and offers on high street shops and services
• Financial wellbeing app and early wage withdrawal scheme
• Company Pension plan
• Share Incentive Plan
• Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Working hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday, with 1-hour unpaid lunch

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage all budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities for Production and Logistics, including reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, variance analysis, and key performance metrics
• Chair monthly review meetings with stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations
• Build detailed finance reports to support business partners at all levels
• Work closely with the supply chain team for alignment between operational and financial plans
• Perform operational financial appraisals of new capital investments for Board approval
• Attend operational meetings, providing financial support and insights
• Calculate and set internal transfer prices for manufactured products
• Evaluate purchase price variances related to manufacturing and procurement
• Coordinate stock counts with external auditors for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
• Manage HMRC excise and deferred duty ledgers, ensuring compliance
• Audit stock accuracy and value within internal teams
• Support procurement for raw and packaging materials, including contract evaluation and pricing
• Monitor utility consumption, contract adherence, and provide forecast insights

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or AAT
• Experience in Consumer Finance, Retail, or Manufacturing industries is desirable but not essential
• Proficient with computerised accounting packages; SAP experience is advantageous
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Flexible, with the ability to meet short deadlines

At Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer, our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent, and agile business, thriving on our core Sheps Skills: Working Together, Pride and Passion, Authenticity, and Sheps Spirit.

Who are we?

Based in Faversham, Kent for over 300 years, Shepherd Neame is an independent family business with an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels across London and the South East. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and over 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are integral to Shepherd Neame. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for all employees.