Commercial Finance Manager

As a Commercial Finance Manager your role will play a critical role in the Brewing & Brands division of Greene King, central to setting off trade & export sales strategy, supporting pricing decisions and revenue management, while standing shoulder to shoulder with the business, influencing senior stakeholders as we supply our off trade customers. All while motivating and inspiring 1 direct report on their commitments to supporting the B&B marketing function. 

This role provides the opportunity to work in a fast-paced commercial facing role within an established forward-thinking business.  This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a great team on a hybrid working basis (50% office based/50% home working) from our Bury St Edmunds or Burton-on-Trent offices.

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could receive £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

• Full Ownership of end-to-end P&L responsibilities including (but not limited to)
  • Period End – reviewing/overseeing the financial accounting and performance of the Trade Channels, engaging with R2R function and business stakeholders where required. Ultimately leading to producing and owning a Performance Report which is a key output that provides the insight for the Brewing and Brands Executive Review session and is a key Audit control. There is also a requirement to regularly review promotional accruals and ensure Account Managers are aligned to the net accrual balance for their accounts.

• • Budget/Forecasting – develop and manage the comprehensive annual budget and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with wider business goals. This process requires an in-depth analysis of both volume drives and financial data, allowing for a clear breakdown of all moving components in comparison to key benchmarks including prior performance and long-term strategic goals. Engage with cross-functional teams to challenging assumptions, validate inputs and ensure the final budget is robust, realistic, and reflective of current business conditions, while identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• • Risks & Opportunities (Profit Optimisation and Risk Management) – oversee the identification and mitigation of financial risks maintaining a R&O document that is shared with the Sales Director, Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A periodically – this requires in-depth awareness of the Trade Channel performance, understanding and knowledge of wider industry factors, as well as maintaining a free-flowing communication channel with Account Managers on any latest account activity.

• Insight / Influence / Impact – leverage data-driven insights to influence strategic decision-making, providing in-depth financial analysis that looks to have real business impact, improves profitability and supports operational efficiency across all business units.

• Audit – uphold existing controls and ensure integrity of processes by identifying any gaps within internal controls and implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance. Liaise with both internal and external Audit when required.

• Line Management of Assistant Finance Analyst both operationally and development. Operationally involves ensuring that the Assistant Finance Analyst is prioritising key workstreams and delivering 1st class support to the Marketing cost centre. Development will include prioritising 1-2-1s, holding development/career conversations and being a “leader” figure that inspires and encourages growth and aids in providing solutions for aspirations.

1. Professional Accounting Qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 2 years PQE.
2. Strong analytical skills, logical thought process and attention to detail.
3. Energetic individual who can work both autonomously and in a team environment, transitioning between the two in a natural manner.
4. Confident to challenge but equally able to listen.
5. Capable of producing engaging insight and ever seeking to advance understanding.

Strong communication, time management and problem-solving with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.