Tennent Caledonian is Scotland’s pre-eminent brewer. Based at the historic Wellpark brewery in Glasgow, they brew an industry-leading portfolio of beers, led by the iconic Tennent’s Lager and Caledonia Best along with the recently launched Black T, for home and export markets across the world, including the USA, Canada and Europe.

The company employs over 300 people across the production and commercial arms of the business. Since 2009, Tennent Caledonian has been part of C&C Group plc, the company behind the successful international Magners cider brands.

To provide its Scottish customers with a “one - stop - shop” for all their alcoholic and soft drinks needs and as part of a strategy of developing a multi-beverage platform in the Scottish drinks market, C&C Group acquired Wallaces Express, Scotland’s largest wines and spirits wholesaler, in March 2014.  The enlarged Scottish business delivers an outstanding full portfolio offering to the Scottish independent on-trade, providing ongoing support to their customers across Scotland.

The Tennent Caledonian business has annual revenues in the region of £300m and in the year to 28 February 2015 operating profits were in excess of £33m. Total volume sold in the year to February 2015 was 1,300 kHL which equates to over 225 million pints!

Tennent Caledonian’s strategy is to continue to grow the Tennent’s and portfolio brands through brand and customer investment and by developing a brand led, multi beverage wholesale platform established through the acquisition of Wallaces Express.  This growth will come both organically and through potential acquisitions which could complement business and strategic objectives.

For further information on the company please visit www.tennentcaledonian.com

The Opportunity

The Commercial Finance Manager is a key role and provides financial support, control and insight to the On-Trade commercial team. The role has come about as part of a reorganisation of the Commercial Finance team following the acquisition and integration of Wallaces Express to provide greater strength and depth to the finance structure and to deliver the appropriate level of commercial financial insight and support to the Tennent Caledonian business.

An overview of responsibilities includes:

• Main Finance contact with Commercial On-Trade Sales Function with full responsibility for all finance related areas of on-trade in Scotland
• Responsibility for preparation and interpretation of customer and product level volume, sales and profitability analysis
• Finance Support of Commercial Pricing team and Finance lead in approval of price promotional activity and deal proposals
• Delivery of full suite of periodic finance output for the On Trade channel
• Accountable for accuracy of month end close and monthly group reporting for Scottish Commercial Business
• Preparation and review of Quarterly Financial Reviews and Annual Budget for the On-Trade channel
• Preparation and control of weekly forecast / estimates
• Management of Finance analyst(s)

The Candidate

You will be a qualified accountant or experienced finance professional with a significant exposure to commercial transactions and operations. A background of working in a high paced company environment with previous FMCG industry experience is highly advantageous.

You will possess sound technical accounting knowledge, coupled with strong commercial understanding and insight. In addition, you will have the ability to manage a small team while influencing across multiple departments. Excellent communication and reporting writing skills, especially in relation to the clear presentation of financial models and analysis, are essential.

What to do next

To apply, have a confidential discussion, or to see a full Position Profile, please contact our retained advisor Mark Lewis at Rutherford Cross on 0141 611 7770 or email [email protected]. Please note any third party applications will be sent to Rutherford Cross for review and assessment.

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