Finance Analyst

  • Department / Function :
  • Finance
  • Location :
  • Glasgow
  • Contract Type :
  • Fixed-term
  • Working Pattern :
  • Full-time
  • Job Advert Description :
  • C&C Group plc is a large FMCG Group and the only publicly quoted drinks company headquartered in Ireland. The Group operates in the alcoholic drinks and soft drinks industries and has a portfolio of industry-leading brands such as Bulmers, Magners, Tennent’s, Tipperary Water and Finches.

    The Group has leading category positions in Ireland and the UK and also exports to 50 other countries globally. For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to work in a uniquely entrepreneurial environment with the ability to affect change and add value.

    The Group has a track record of rewarding high performers and provides progressive career opportunities for employees with ambition.

    About The Role 

    In this role, you will provide essential financial insights and data to the Commercial Finance Manager and the Commercial Finance Team. You will support the On Trade Commercial Finance Manager by preparing, distributing, and analyzing commercial results. You will take ownership of key financial projects, including driving business performance reviews and presenting critical data to senior management.

    Additionally, you will collaborate with finance team members, track business targets and KPIs, and communicate performance to both commercial and finance teams. You will also be involved in month-end accounting, forecasts, and budgets for logistics areas, as well as preparing materials and conducting analysis for monthly reviews, identifying variances, and recommending corrective action plans.

    This is a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract. 

    Key Accountabilities

    • Support the commercial team and finance team in achieving their goals
    • Involved in month-end accounting, reporting and all financial data relating to your area of responsibility
    • Ensure any variances to plans are understood and mitigated
    • Prepare and own specific budget and forecast process, numbers and targets
    • Prepare materials/decks for operational and commercial reviews
    • Conduct ad hoc analysis to identify areas for performance improvement                               
    • Work as part of a team and perform ad hoc duties and project work as required

    About you 

    You have strong commercial awareness and a solid business understanding, with a knack for challenging the status quo. Driven by curiosity, you consistently seek to add value and work effectively across functions. Your background in financial analysis or accounting, coupled with advanced MS Excel skills and experience with Microsoft PowerBI, makes you a reliable provider of user-friendly and actionable insights.

    Please see attached for full job description and person specification 

    About Us 

    Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.  

    Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. 

    C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.  

    We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. 

    We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. 

    C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/