Finance Analyst - Whisky Stocks

Our Craft

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal rum from the Dominican Republic, Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category and Valdespino sherry from Jerez in Spain. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive. 

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary £36,000 - £46,000
• Contract- 12 months fixed term
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop 
• Embrace work-life harmony with hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

Following an internal talent move an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance Analyst – Whisky Stocks on a fixed term basis.

The principal objective is to support the Senior Finance Analyst - Whisky Stocks in providing a comprehensive and professional finance service to the Whisky Supply function encompassing activities in the areas of whisky stock maturation and costing, blending, warehousing, freight, whisky sales and purchases.

This position can offer the opportunity to work towards a finance qualification.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Make an Impact

• Month‑end, reporting & controls: Deliver Whisky Supply month‑end close, including cost reallocations, KPI roll‑forwards (age, cost, carrying costs, fillings), preparation and analysis of key reports (Balance Sheet, Trade Income, P&L, variances), reconciliations between TEG and SAP, and full review of whisky stock balance sheet accounts.
• Transactional processing & systems: Process and monitor whisky supply transactions in TESS and SAP, including purchase ledger invoices (whisky, freight), bulk and manual sales invoicing, warehouse rent invoicing, and maintenance of customer and charge master data.
• Stock accounting & costing: Support annual new fill and mature stock re‑costing exercises, carry cost uplifts, third‑party stock certification, stock counts (including year‑end), and thorough checking of annual rent invoices.
• Audit, compliance & stakeholder support: Prepare audit information, support external audits, liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders on financially impactful issues, assist Whisky Operations with ad‑hoc queries, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Planning & forecasting support: Assist the Senior Finance Analyst with budgeting, forecasting, and related analytical activities.

Your Talent and Skills

To be successful in the role you should have experience in financial transaction processing and be a qualified or part‑qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or possess equivalent experience. You’ll bring a solid understanding of month‑end processes, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex financial data. You should be confident in assessing the impact of transactions on the P&L and balance sheet, with experience in financial reporting and advanced Excel capability. Knowledge of standard costing, stock management, and other key manufacturing finance concepts is essential, while familiarity with SAP is an advantage. You will also be able to identify when issues need to be escalated within the Global Supply Chain Finance team.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

*Applications close 1st May 2026 at midnight*

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.