FWB is delighted to be supporting McPherson of Aberlour in the appointment of a Finance Director.McPherson is a highly respected fourth-generation family-owned transport and logistics business headquartered in Speyside, at the heart of Scotland’s whisky industry. Established in 1945, the company has built an outstanding reputation as a trusted logistics partner to global drinks groups, independent distillers and a diversified customer base across the UK. The business today operates at scale, with more than 400 employees, a fleet of over 200 HGVs and significant warehousing capability supporting complex supply chains across the spirits sector and beyond.This appointment represents a pivotal moment in the Group’s development as the next generation of the McPherson family assume increasing leadership responsibility and the business continues to evolve its governance, systems and commercial capabilities.Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Board, the Finance Director will take full responsibility for financial leadership across the Group. The role extends well beyond financial stewardship and will play a central part in shaping strategic direction, strengthening commercial insight and supporting key investment decisions.Key areas of focus will include:Leading financial control, reporting, governance and banking relationships across the GroupDeveloping deeper commercial insight across customer profitability, route economics and cost disciplineSupporting major capital investment decisions including fleet strategy and warehousing developmentsStrengthening FP&A capability and enhancing management information for the BoardSupporting potential acquisitions and longer-term strategic growth opportunitiesLeading and developing the finance function while supporting wider operational decision-makingWe are seeking a commercially minded finance leader with strong operational instincts and the ability to operate at the centre of a complex, asset-intensive business. Experience within the drinks industry or within logistics, transport, distribution, infrastructure, engineering services or similarly operational environments would be highly relevant.Equally important will be the ability to operate effectively within a long-established family business — bringing rigour, insight and challenge while maintaining the pragmatic and collaborative culture that has underpinned McPherson’s success for generations.This is a rare opportunity to join a well-financed, respected Scottish business at an important stage in its leadership evolution and ambitious future growth.For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Dickson or Daryl Harper at FWB.
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