Rutherford Cross is working with a premium Drinks business based in Glasgow to recruit for a Commercial Finance Assistant Manager. This position represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated, qualified accountant who wants to work in the drinks sector. In addition, the business will provide a firm career platform with good opportunities for personal and professional development.

The Commercial Finance team plays an integral part in shaping the decision-making across the business. The company operates in a fast paced and fluid environment and are looking for a candidate who is curious, eager to learn and develop, and motivated to build a long term career with an incredibly exciting and entrepreneurial business.

The main duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Liaising with International sales teams, including working on pricing and value chains
• Gathering, analysing and reporting management information for the Board each month
• Analysing market data to provide insights and shape strategy
• Reporting and analysing sales data
• Providing sales and marketing teams (UK and International) with appropriate weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports
• Ad hoc data and analysis for the Head of Commercial Finance and Sales and Marketing leads
• Assisting with the annual budgeting process
• Analysing and reporting across all sectors of the business (International, UK and Bulk Spirit Supply)
• Analysing and reporting on customer and brand profitability
• Carrying out analysis and reporting on market trends
• Manipulating data and completing reports on an ad hoc basis
• Working closely with the marketing team and various other functions within the business
• Supporting the Commercial Finance team with projects as required

A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:

• Fully qualified or qualified by experience accountant
• A natural self starter, curious to learn and develop within a fast paced environment
• Capability to manage different priorities and flexible to ensure required timescales are met
• Strong data analysis and reporting experience
• A keen eye for detail, ability to produce accurate reports and present information clearly
• Excellent commercial acumen, curious to understand the drivers of a business
• Great communicator, natural ability to business partner across the organisation
• Prior experience in a commercial finance or financial analysis role within Drinks sector would be advantageous

On offer is a highly attractive salary with 15% discretionary bonus on top. A generous annual leave allowance is available of 34 days with opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days. The business are office based and offer an earlier finish at 2pm on a Friday.