Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Faversham

Shepherd Neame are looking for a temporary Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our Finance team for 6-months and lead the financial planning process across the business.

What is in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• Generous company pension plan
• 25% discount on food and drinks 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
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform and Counselling Service
• Private healthcare scheme
• Shares incentive plan
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform and Counselling Services
• Full company induction process
• Invitation's to a variety of Company events throughout the year
• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• The opportunity to develop & move within the Support Office, Brewery & our pubs

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete monthly management accounts for all of our corporate functions with insightful, engaging commentary and analysis of benchmarking against budget, prior period and key performance metrics
• Deliver presentations that provide insightful analysis, identify required action items, and effectively frame decisions to be made
• Business partner with senior stakeholders across the business
• Preparation of monthly Executive Board reports
• Provide finance support for all corporate projects and initiatives
• Responsibility for the coordination, consolidation and reporting of the total Company financial planning activities (long term financial plans, annual budget process and current year forecasting)
• Analyse competitor and market financial information to provide insight to assist with decision making

Skills & Experience

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or equivalent qualification
• Experience of Retail and/or Manufacturing industries is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge of SAP would be beneficial
• 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.

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