Campbell Meyer & Company Limited is an independent company based in the heart of Scotland, passionate about what it does. Sourcing some of the finest malt and grain Scotch whisky, Campbell Meyer matures, blends and bottles for worldwide distribution. With over 50 years of experience in trading, it takes pride in knowing skilled hands are always behind its spirit. Campbell Meyer’s whisky is beautifully balanced and has abundant complexity as well as a special distinctive character.

The position of Commercial & Operational Finance Manager has been created to strengthen the company’s financial performance and control around the commercial and operational elements of the business as it continues to grow.

The post-holder will work as part of a small but high-performing finance team and will be working closely with the operational and commercial stakeholders across the business. This position will be focused on operational and commercial finance, with the current Finance Director taking ownership of all financial reporting.

This position will require an individual who is hungry to learn and take on additional responsibility. The organisation represents an excellent opportunity for a motivated accountant who wants to work in a growing and ambitious drinks business. The environment is fast-paced, and priorities may change at short notice, therefore the Commercial & Operational Finance Manager will need to have an agile approach.

In addition to the above, the business will provide an opportunity for personal and professional development, as well as the mandate to shape and define how the role evolves. The company is agile in its approach and is very receptive to recommendations, resulting in great autonomy for the post-holder.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Business Partnering:

• Provide in-depth analysis of trends in production, stock and other operational variances, and provide solutions to minimise cost or maximise efficiencies where possible
• Support the production / supply chain management team by providing financial analysis to enable informed decision-making on anything involving costs or efficiency
• Aid in the development of systems, controls and processes to ensure a robust environment as the business continues to grow
• Be the key finance representative on capex or any new product development projects, including presenting financial summaries at various project Stage Gate meetings

Commercial Business Partnering:

• Attend / support at quarterly business review meetings with all senior stakeholders and Executive Board. Present performance including full-year forecast along with associated risks and opportunities
• Support the sales and marketing teams in customer negotiations, new product proposals, analysis of promotional mechanics, and ongoing customer data requirements
• Support the sales team with new pricing proposals, clearly illustrating the impact on both Campbell Meyer and the customer
• Challenge the sales and marketing teams’ inputs as appropriate to drive accurate and realistic forecasting at all times
• Provide detailed variance analyses to explain the impact of movements in volume, price, and cost on the P&L versus plan and prior years
• Present financial plans at the quarterly business review meetings

The position incorporates a wide range of responsibilities, requiring a confident individual with strong interpersonal skills and an operational accounting background. The individual will have experience working in an operational environment and will be a self-starter to ensure the successful growth of this role.

It is likely that the successful candidate will have previous Management Accountant / Business Partner experience. The role encompasses a broad range of duties and therefore requires an individual who is prepared to be flexible to meet the needs of the business.

A summary of the key candidate requirements is as follows:

• Ideally a qualified accountant, ICAS, ACCA or CIMA, although we will consider qualified by experience candidates
• Strong operational foundation in accounting
• Previous FMCG / manufacturing experience preferred, but not essential
• Confidence and strong interpersonal skills, especially when interfacing with senior management and internal / external stakeholders
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Energy, drive, tenacity, professionalism and commitment
• Strong IT skills; excellent MS Excel skills are essential
• Ability to work well in a team, but also capable of taking ownership of the delivery of specific tasks