William Grant was established in 1887 with the vision to make the best dram in the valley, and it stands true today as the business builds brands that are loved the world over. Its ambition is to always produce liquid of the highest quality, and to maintain those quality standards throughout all its activities; in production, distribution and marketing processes, and also in the way that colleagues treat each other.
The first drop of Glenfiddich flowed through the stills on Christmas Day, 1887 in Dufftown, Scotland. Today, as leaders in the international spirits industry, William Grant & Sons has ambitious plans for growth to ensure the business is sustainable in the long term.
The company is 100% family owned with the family continuing to stay involved with the business, instilling their values into how they work. Their heritage is remembered by the descendants of William Grant, with his great-great grandson, Glenn Gordon — a fifth-generation family member — as the current Chairman.
The business has grown exponentially from its Scottish base, now with a network of production sites and offices worldwide. Its distilleries and bottling facilities are in the UK, Ireland, USA, India and Mexico, and are present in over 50 locations globally. Employees have now reached over 3,000 globally. With core brands including Glenfiddich, Hendrick’s, Balvenie and Monkey Shoulder to name a few, the business now sells in almost 200 markets globally.
The Operations Business Unit (OBU) is at the very heart of the business, and the Dufftown site is the ancestral home of the company, where their premium spirits of Glenfiddich and Balvenie are produced. The role of the Operations Finance Leader is to lead and develop the Dufftown site finance team whilst ensuring financial control across the full operation, embedding core financial processes and delivering high-quality reporting and insight to ensure the site delivers maximum performance.
As part of the role, you will work closely with the Dufftown Site Leader and their team, playing a leading role in the Dufftown site senior leadership team. Additionally, this role plays a vital part in the Operations Finance Leadership team, engaging across its global team. Leading and developing the finance team on the Dufftown site, you will be responsible for a wide range of activities, working closely with different stakeholders across the OBU, Branded Business Unit (BBU) and the Group Finance functions.
For full details on this unique opportunity please see the Position Profile below, and contact Hazel Wynn for a confidential discussion: [email protected].
William Grant & Sons, Operations Finance Leader – Position Profile
