Finance Analyst

The Role:

 

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to support with the monthly management accounts, financial forecasting and budgeting for our corporate functions. In this role you will play a key role in the preparation of the interim and year-end financial statements. To be the successful candidate you will need be an excellent communicator and have the ability to effectively build relationships with stakeholders across the business to manage requests and share insights.

 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

 

Has Sheps Spirit

 

Takes pride in supporting other team members throughout their employee journey

Has a “can – do” attitude, always looking for opportunities to grow

Has the ability to work under pressure, manage a diverse workload and prioritise effectively

Motivates and engages those they work with

 

Is good at Working Together

Partners with stakeholders to ensure that agreed standards of service are delivered

Is driven to develop themselves and shares knowledge and skills to help develop others

Promotes an inclusive culture, motivates others and celebrates success through reward and recognition

Offers great channels of communication and gives and responds positively to feedback

 

Has Pride and Passion

Truly embraces the values of Shepherd Neame and leads by example

Has strong analytical skills and has the ability to present findings in a clear and impactful way

Uses initiative to continuously look for ways to improve

 

Is Authentic

Builds trust and demonstrates loyalty and honesty

Drives continuous improvement of internal systems and processes

Behaves with due care and consideration for the health, safety and wellbeing of themself and others

Understand and adheres to relevant policy and legislation

 

Key Responsibilities

Complete timely monthly management accounts for all relevant corporate functions. To be submitted alongside insightful, engaging commentary and analysis including benchmarking against budget, prior period and key performance metrics

Responsibility and review of all budgeting and forecasting activities and subsequent reporting packs for relevant corporate functions

Complete monthly cash flow and working capital reporting

Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements for the interim and annual accounts under International Financial Reporting Standards

Assist with the internal review of quarterly balance sheet reconciliations

Respond to audit requests as part of the annual audit process

 Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and the annual Corporation Tax Return

Skills & Experience

 

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Relevant professional experience

Experience of Retail and/or Manufacturing industries would be beneficial

Experience managing the preparation of consolidated statutory accounts under IFRS would be advantageous

Experience of SAP would be beneficial

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

 

Benefits:

Competitive pay rate

Early wage withdrawal scheme

Generous company pension plan

Employee discount scheme at Shepherd Neame retail pubs & hotels

Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform

Full company induction process

Company events

Counselling Service

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid).

 

The Company:

 

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate, and more than 270 at our brewery and head office. Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, our diverse portfolio includes Five Grain Lager, the Bear Island Collection and the Whitstable Bay Collection. We also brew international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha and American best-seller Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and are the sole UK distributor for Truly hard seltzer.

 

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame.  If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

The Role:

 

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to support with the monthly management accounts, financial forecasting and budgeting for our corporate functions. In this role you will play a key role in the preparation of the interim and year-end financial statements. To be the successful candidate you will need be an excellent communicator and have the ability to effectively build relationships with stakeholders across the business to manage requests and share insights.

 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

 

Has Sheps Spirit

 

Takes pride in supporting other team members throughout their employee journey

Has a “can – do” attitude, always looking for opportunities to grow

Has the ability to work under pressure, manage a diverse workload and prioritise effectively

Motivates and engages those they work with

 

Is good at Working Together

Partners with stakeholders to ensure that agreed standards of service are delivered

Is driven to develop themselves and shares knowledge and skills to help develop others

Promotes an inclusive culture, motivates others and celebrates success through reward and recognition

Offers great channels of communication and gives and responds positively to feedback

 

Has Pride and Passion

Truly embraces the values of Shepherd Neame and leads by example

Has strong analytical skills and has the ability to present findings in a clear and impactful way

Uses initiative to continuously look for ways to improve

 

Is Authentic

Builds trust and demonstrates loyalty and honesty

Drives continuous improvement of internal systems and processes

Behaves with due care and consideration for the health, safety and wellbeing of themself and others

Understand and adheres to relevant policy and legislation

 

Key Responsibilities

Complete timely monthly management accounts for all relevant corporate functions. To be submitted alongside insightful, engaging commentary and analysis including benchmarking against budget, prior period and key performance metrics

Responsibility and review of all budgeting and forecasting activities and subsequent reporting packs for relevant corporate functions

Complete monthly cash flow and working capital reporting

Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements for the interim and annual accounts under International Financial Reporting Standards

Assist with the internal review of quarterly balance sheet reconciliations

Respond to audit requests as part of the annual audit process

 Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and the annual Corporation Tax Return

Skills & Experience

 

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Relevant professional experience

Experience of Retail and/or Manufacturing industries would be beneficial

Experience managing the preparation of consolidated statutory accounts under IFRS would be advantageous

Experience of SAP would be beneficial

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

 

Benefits:

Competitive pay rate

Early wage withdrawal scheme

Generous company pension plan

Employee discount scheme at Shepherd Neame retail pubs & hotels

Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform

Full company induction process

Company events

Counselling Service

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid).

 

The Company:

 

Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate, and more than 270 at our brewery and head office. Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, our diverse portfolio includes Five Grain Lager, the Bear Island Collection and the Whitstable Bay Collection. We also brew international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha and American best-seller Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and are the sole UK distributor for Truly hard seltzer.

 

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame.  If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.