Are you a proactive finance professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Are you dynamic and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

We have a unique and pivotal opportunity to provide financial control and analysis for the Production and Logistics departments of Britain's Oldest Brewer.

As the Production and Logistics Finance Manager, you will oversee the management of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities. Your insights will drive performance improvements and strategic decisions, making a tangible impact on our business. You will chair monthly review meetings with key stakeholders, offering recommendations that shape our future and collaborate closely with our supply chain team,  ensuring seamless alignment between operational and financial plans.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company laptop and mobile phone (and any other equipment) to assist with the proper performance of your duties
• 25% discount on food at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100s of high street shops and services to help your monthly pay go even further
• Financial wellbeing app and early wage withdrawal scheme
• Company Pension plan
• Share Incentive Plan
• Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own and manage all budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities, and subsequent reporting for Production and Logistics
• Undertake the monthly management accounts, including the posting of all accruals and prepayments, variance analysis, including key performance metrics 
• Chair monthly review meetings with key stakeholders, providing insight and recommendations into performance control
• Build detailed finance packs to help support business partners at all levels across the business
• Work closely with our supply chain team for complete alignment between the operational and financial plan
• Carry out all operational financial appraisals of new capital investments and submit for Board approval
• Attend regular operational meetings, providing financial support and insights
• Calculate and set the internal transfer prices for all manufactured products
• Critically evaluate purchase price variances on all input costs associated with the manufacturing process and purchase of non own beer, wine, spirits and minerals
• Working closely with external auditors to co-ordinate the interim and full-year stock counts in respect of raw, packaging and all finished good stock materials
• Partner with our 3rd Party logistics provider to ensure adherence to joint budgets at all times and identify opportunities for cost optimisation
• Own and be responsible for HMRC excise and deferred duty ledgers, reporting and compliance
• Regularly audit internal operational teams for stock accuracy, quantity and value
• Support the buying process for raw and packaging materials in respect of contract evaluation, price, variance to standard
• Monitor utility consumptions, track adherence to contract obligations and provide regular insight into forecast kWh’s demand 

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT.
• Qualified with on for the following or equivalent CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT
• Exposure of Consumer Finance, Retail Operations and Manufacturing industries is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrable experience of using a computerised accounting package, SAP would be advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and able to respond to short deadlines

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

Who are we?
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 Support Office.

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.

Are you a proactive finance professional ready to make a meaningful impact? Are you dynamic and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

We have a unique and pivotal opportunity to provide financial control and analysis for the Production and Logistics departments of Britain's Oldest Brewer.

As the Production and Logistics Finance Manager, you will oversee the management of budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities. Your insights will drive performance improvements and strategic decisions, making a tangible impact on our business. You will chair monthly review meetings with key stakeholders, offering recommendations that shape our future and collaborate closely with our supply chain team,  ensuring seamless alignment between operational and financial plans.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Company laptop and mobile phone (and any other equipment) to assist with the proper performance of your duties
• 25% discount on food at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100s of high street shops and services to help your monthly pay go even further
• Financial wellbeing app and early wage withdrawal scheme
• Company Pension plan
• Share Incentive Plan
• Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Own and manage all budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities, and subsequent reporting for Production and Logistics
• Undertake the monthly management accounts, including the posting of all accruals and prepayments, variance analysis, including key performance metrics 
• Chair monthly review meetings with key stakeholders, providing insight and recommendations into performance control
• Build detailed finance packs to help support business partners at all levels across the business
• Work closely with our supply chain team for complete alignment between the operational and financial plan
• Carry out all operational financial appraisals of new capital investments and submit for Board approval
• Attend regular operational meetings, providing financial support and insights
• Calculate and set the internal transfer prices for all manufactured products
• Critically evaluate purchase price variances on all input costs associated with the manufacturing process and purchase of non own beer, wine, spirits and minerals
• Working closely with external auditors to co-ordinate the interim and full-year stock counts in respect of raw, packaging and all finished good stock materials
• Partner with our 3rd Party logistics provider to ensure adherence to joint budgets at all times and identify opportunities for cost optimisation
• Own and be responsible for HMRC excise and deferred duty ledgers, reporting and compliance
• Regularly audit internal operational teams for stock accuracy, quantity and value
• Support the buying process for raw and packaging materials in respect of contract evaluation, price, variance to standard
• Monitor utility consumptions, track adherence to contract obligations and provide regular insight into forecast kWh’s demand 

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT.
• Qualified with on for the following or equivalent CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT
• Exposure of Consumer Finance, Retail Operations and Manufacturing industries is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrable experience of using a computerised accounting package, SAP would be advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexible and able to respond to short deadlines

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

Who are we?
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 Support Office.

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.