Third Party Distribution Finance Assistant

The HEINEKEN Company; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading brewing company in Edinburgh is seeking a Third Party Distribution Finance Assistant for a 9-month secondment. The role requires attention to detail and stakeholder management to ensure accurate financial processes. No extensive finance experience is necessary, as support for development will be provided. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Healthcare

Double matched pension (up to 10%)

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Allowance for products

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate work.
• Practical experience in finance is a plus but not necessary.
• Curiosity and willingness to challenge processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate management of Indirect Customer process via Third Party Distributors.
• Maintain customer and distribution pricing.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders for TPD data and reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel

Process improvement mindset

Job description

Overview

Third Party Distribution Finance Assistant

Function: Finance

Location: Edinburgh (St Andrews Sq) - hybrid with a mix of office & home working

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 base depending on experience, plus full benefits listed below.

Contract: 9 month secondment

Closing Date: 5th November 2025. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications.

As the nation’s leading pub, cider and beer company and the name behind a host of brilliant brands, we’re looking for equally brilliant people to help us on our journey to building a better future.

We’re looking for someone that is as ready to evolve for the future as we are. If you’re ready to brew a new career, apply for our fixed term contract as a Finance Assistant role within the On Trade Third Party Distribution (TPD) team today!

About the role

Reporting into the On Trade Controller, you will work closely with colleagues across Finance and Front Line Sales to ensure accurate management of our Indirect Customer process via Third Party Distributors.

The main responsibilities of the role include ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of customer and distribution pricing and regular reviews of indirect customer data with our sales colleagues.

You’ll develop strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to assist in delivery of TPD data, analysis and reporting. You’ll also help maintain governance of HEINEKEN UK’s assets through supporting the On Trade Senior Finance Analyst in preparation and review of the TPD Rebates balance sheet.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on the hunt for someone who has strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate work with a right-first-time mindset, alongside practical, commercial experience and a keen understanding of process and standards based on technical proficiency. The right candidate will have a process improvement mindset and will pro-actively seek to future-proof processes beyond the business as usual.

This is a fantastic role for people looking to kick off a career in finance, you don’t need heaps of finance experience or a qualification, these are things we can offer as support for the right person.

If you;

• Have great stakeholder and relationship management experience.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Good organisation skills to deal with competing priorities
• Strong Excel skills
• A curious mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo.

Then this could be the role for you!

Our Benefits

As part of the team, along with your salary, you’ll also receive;

• Company funded Private Medical Healthcare
• Double matched pension (up to 10%)
• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• A monthly allowance to purchase our delicious ciders and beers! (low and no alcohol options available)

You’ll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we’re always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.

Our ways of working

This role is office-based, our office sites operate a hybrid model. You’ll spend Tuesdays, Thursdays and one other day of your choice in the office and can work from home on the other two days, although you’re more than welcome to come and work from the office on those days too.

The application

If you like what you’ve read and are ready to brew a better career with us, let’s get going! We may close vacancies early where we receive lots of applications, so don’t delay!

If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us at [e-mail]

Who we are

We’re the world’s most international brewer and the name behind a host of brilliant beers and ciders, from Birra Moretti, to Strongbow, to Cruzcampo and many more.

It’s a fantastic time to join us. We’re leading the way in low and no alcohol innovation, pioneering new technologies to meet our ambitious environmental goals and investing in our pubs to keep them at the centre of their communities.

When you join us, we’ll back you to reach your full potential. You’ll enjoy unique development opportunities, unforgettable experiences and a reward package that goes far beyond the salary you receive.

If you want to hear more about life at HEINEKEN from our colleagues, head over to LinkedIn and check out the hashtag #LifeatHEINEKENUK.

There’s no better place to untap your future. Join us and brew a better career