Finance Manager

Our Craft

Our vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our leading brand, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. 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

• 12 month fixed term contract
• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• 30 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Experience our exceptional brands with a monthly product allowance
• Embrace work-life harmony with 50:50 hybrid working and up to 5 paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

Within this role you will be responsible for statutory reporting and audit, Finance Services and Credit Management, as well as building and maintaining key external relationships such as with Tax authorities and banking partners. The main purpose of the role is to provide accounting support and control for all Nordic corporations. Additionally, it is to lead and support a small team, being responsible for contact with Group reporting team in Scotland, acting as local audit lead, as well as being one of the key contacts with the Assurance team in Glasgow.

Make an Impact

Reporting to the Finance and Supply Chain Director for the Nordics, the key responsibilities include:

• Manage the delivery of accounting and transactional processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records. 
• Ensure that strong financial controls are maintained.
• Ensure annual audit is managed effectively and efficiently to meet agreed timescales and budget.
• Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to shareholders & banks, preparation and filing of statutory returns and accounts and VAT and corporation tax returns.
• Ownership of audit board and the increased focus on internal controls in general
• Management of the Nordics Accounting team

Your Talent and Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have a university degree or similar qualification within Finance / Accounting. You will demonstrate good technical competence and knowledge of accounting rules, based on broad operational accounting experience.

Due to our Headquarters being based in Scotland, you are required to be fluent in English, with previous experience leading and motivating a team.  Advanced Excel skills are essential, with experience working with SAP, experience coordinating an audit process and experience in FMCG industry all advantageous. You will operate with a proactive and dynamic approach, leading process improvements while embracing change and innovation, engaging others to do the same.

A Workplace For Everyone

At Edrington, we foster a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated, and we value the different experiences, ideas and perspectives that our people bring to the work they do. We believe in creating a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas towards our collective success. All our employees are encouraged to get involved, whether it is joining our DE&I community on Viva Engage, getting involved in our employee driven networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start or connecting with their local DE&I Champion to share ideas and contribute.

Application Closing Date: 22nd January 2025