Citadel Source
is delighted to partner with
Brothers Drinks
on their search for a
Head of Finance
role reporting directly into the CFO.
A bit about Brothers Drinks….
Brothers Drinks is a fast-paced, growth-oriented beverage manufacturer headquartered in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. With a heritage rooted in innovation and a strong retail presence, the company produces a diverse portfolio of fruit ciders and soft drinks for major supermarkets, hospitality chains, and export markets. Known for its agile operations and entrepreneurial culture, Brothers combines modern manufacturing capability with a sharp commercial edge — making it an exciting environment for professionals who thrive on delivering results in a dynamic FMCG setting.
The role
Based on site in Shepton Mallet, the Head of Finance will be ensuring the smooth running of finance at BD, supporting the CFO in delivering strong financial stewardship and modernisation. Ensuring strong accuracy and compliance with a particular focus on Revenue & COGs in a high-volume manufacturing & brands business.
About you
This opportunity will suit a proactive, qualified accountant with several years post-qualified experience in similar hands-on technical accounting roles. You will have worked in a growing business in the manufacturing and/or retail/consumer trading sectors and be confident managing financial change.
As a Head of Finance your role will include but not be limited to
:
* Own the day to day running of finance, pushing our cultural behaviours and helping to create a performance driven mentality
* Lead, develop and coach the core finance team to ensure they meet business and personal goals
* Play a key role in developing a culture of continuous improvement and right first-time business wide.
* Ensuring accurate calculation and recording of Revenue & COGs
* Ensuring accurate and complete stock management, including delivery of the annual stock take process
* Assist in driving a greater focus on cash management, reporting and performance in a highly cash rich business, bring greater ROCE/ROI focus
* Supporting and working with the Finance Business Partner (Brands) on own-brand profitability.
* Develop and own the month end and year end close processes
* Work with team to deliver comprehensive reporting that empowers the wider business with actionable insight
* Partner the CFO to develop and implement a powerful suite of Board reporting material.
* Build and direct a modern and effective budgeting and forecasting process
* Stewardship and protection of all shareholder assets
* Partner with department heads and the Board, providing on-going insight into past and future financial information, ensuring 'no surprises' and driving performance/continuous improvement
* Ensuring that the team lives and breathes our cultural behaviours and helping to create a performance driven mentality
* Support the Payroll & HR teams in delivery of accurate submissions, reporting suite and labour cost control
* Any and all duties as needed to support an agile and entrepreneurial business to succeed
What the client has to offer
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* Upto 20% bonus potential
* Car Allowance £5k
* Pension to match up to 5%
* 3 days in office / 2 days from home
* Parking on site
* Café discount 20%
If you are interested in discussing this role, please reach out to
Dan Morris
at
Citadel Source.