Production and Logistics Finance Manager

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Faversham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic family-owned brewery as a Production and Logistics Finance Manager, where your financial expertise will drive strategic decisions and performance improvements. In this full-time role, you'll oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between operational and financial plans. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. This exciting opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in a company that has been a cornerstone of the community for over 300 years.

Benefits

Company laptop

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 Mental Wellbeing Platform

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or AAT.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgeting and forecasting for Production and Logistics departments.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and lead review meetings.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

AAT

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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 any 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 special 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 (+ 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
• Lead monthly review meetings with stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations
• Create detailed finance reports to support business partners
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to align operational and financial plans
• Conduct financial appraisals for capital investments for Board approval
• Participate in operational meetings, providing financial insights
• Set internal transfer prices for manufactured products
• Evaluate purchase price variances for input costs and purchased goods
• Coordinate with external auditors for stock counts and compliance
• Partner with third-party logistics providers to manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Manage HMRC excise and duty ledgers, ensuring compliance
• Audit stock accuracy and value regularly
• Support procurement processes for raw and packaging materials
• Monitor utility consumption and provide forecast insights

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT
• Experience in Consumer Finance, Retail, or Manufacturing is desirable but not essential
• Experience with computerized accounting systems, SAP preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, responsive to deadlines

Core Skills

At Shepherd Neame, our approach is innovative and adaptable. Our core skills include:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

Who are we?

Britain's oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. We are 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, including 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 environment where everyone can thrive.