BTB Finance Manager

In combining Carlsberg’s and Britvic’s legacy businesses in the UK to form Carlsberg Britvic, we are creating an integrated beverage powerhouse in the market. Stronger together, we have a unique opportunity to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition while building a truly iconic business proposition. We offer customers an enhanced portfolio as the leading supplier combining beer and soft drinks, supported by a world-class sales force capable of unlocking growth opportunities across multiple channels and occasions. We are leveraging the strength of our integrated supply chain to make great-tasting brands available everywhere. Additionally, we are building brand equity while delighting consumers through outstanding marketing and innovation platforms. To fuel this opportunity, we are combining our talent, capabilities, and know-how across our integrated organization. 
 

Job Overview

At Britvic, we are creating an integrated beverage powerhouse in the market. As a BTB Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the wider GB Finance business through delivering high-quality internal reporting. This role is responsible for the robust accounting and financial reporting of AquaLibre Company (ALCO), which forms part of GB Finance, reporting month-end results into Carlsberg.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly management reporting: Ownership of the ALCO Management Information Packs (MIP) and disclosure packs, ensuring reporting in line with Carlsberg timetable.
• Maintenance of general ledger records to a high standard, including preparing journals & balance sheet reconciliations.
• Accounting for finance leases and operating leases.
• Support preparation of monthly and quarterly budget process for P&L and Cashflow.
• Liaising with external auditors to provide audit evidence.
• Support internal audit queries.
• Play an active role in embedding key financial control principles, policies, and governance into ALCO at the appropriate level for a small, entrepreneurial business.
• Guide continuous improvement activities in our reporting and planning processes.
• Support the management of cash within ALCO, with particular focus on receivables, working capital, and stock.
• Support business integration plan.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant.
• Essential systems experience: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Beneficial systems experience: Xero/SAP/BPC/HFM.
• Understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Desire and mindset to work in a small, start-up environment involving significant hands-on work.
• Good attention to detail.
• A proactive individual who will take initiative and raise questions when faced with uncertainty.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality output in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Managing stakeholder expectations around key deliverables.
• Ability to drive change rather than managing the status quo.
• Excellent stakeholder management & influencing skills.

Key Behaviors

• We live by Semper Ardens (always burning) and constantly strive for the extraordinary. We challenge the status quo, set stretched ambitions, and innovate to build beyond our time.
• We foster an environment of positive energy and compassion. We practice compassion, equity, and inclusion, embrace diversity of thought, and celebrate success.
• We are passionate about the consumer in everything we do. We act as passionate brand ambassadors, creating value for consumers in all we do.
• We decide fast and deliver with excellence. We build trust to learn from failures and drive innovation, empower people, and prioritize speed over perfection.
• We empower, support, and grow our people to reach their full potential. We invest in growing our people and creating mutual opportunities to learn, grow, and deliver.

Education/Qualification

• Degree or equivalent.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).