Senior Finance Channel Manager - On Trade

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Job Title: Senior Channel Finance Manager – On Trade

Location: Hybrid with regular travel to offices in Hemel Hempstead & the Midlands

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 depots 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: As Senior Channel Finance Manager, you will be the lead for a team of finance managers who are trusted partners to the On Trade Account Directors and their senior teams – providing clarity, challenge and commercial insight.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a team of finance managers, setting clear expectations, regular development plans, driving continuous improvement in a supported environment.
• Provide actionable insight into customer performance, both commercial and financial, using budget, forecast and prior years.
• Work cross functionally to spot opportunities and risks through clear reporting and storytelling.
• Provide forecasting and budgeting with a focus on insight, challenge and future value creations – helping to shape plans that are both ambitious and grounded.
• Visibility across the business with a strong financial voice in channel performance discussions.
• Collaborate with business partners across the business to construct and evaluate the value creation strategy for your sub-channels, ensuring customer strategy and investment prioritisation.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• CIMA Qualified
• Previous experience in a similar role or business (FMCG) is desired
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting processes
• Commercial awareness of P&L from value chain to consumer price, with an understanding of all levers to drive revenue and profit
• Leadership capability with a strong ability to create cross functional stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability in analytical reasoning and numerical analysis, clear and concise delivery of financial concepts and data to a non-financial audience
• Strong communication skills with a proactive approach regarding the commercial agenda

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.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process: We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.