Join the 24th fastest-growing company in the UK at the forefront of the drinks industry. Continuing their impressive journey and looking for a highly skilled Commercial Finance Manager to play a key role in driving profitability and strategic success.
This pivotal role is perfect for someone with a passion for financial modelling, big data analytics, and dashboard reporting who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment. You will be a critical business partner, delivering actionable insights to both Sales and Marketing teams.
The Company…
- Hawkstone's mission isto honour the blood sweat and tears of British farmers by turning their barley, wheat, apples and botanicals into the world’s best beer, cider and spirits
- Every Hawkstone product is a unique combination of hard work, quality ingredients, brewing expertise and personality. This shines through everything they do, giving Hawkstone a distinct tone and making it a thoroughly modern, influencer-driven brand.
Why Join Hawkstone?
- Be part of the24th fastest-growing company in the UK.
- Shape a high-profile brand that’s redefining the drinks industry.
- Take on a central, impactful role in a team that thrives on autonomy and creativity.
- Join at an exciting time as they expand into new markets and continue to grow.
Ways of working
- Working from the brewery at Bourton on the Water 2/3 days a week, rest can be WFH
The Role
AsCommercial Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
- Financial Modelling & Scenario Analysis:
- Design, build, and maintain advanced Excel models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Develop scenario models to assess the impact of trade spend, rebates, and other financial drivers.
- Dashboard Design & Ownership:
- Create and manage user-friendly dashboards integrating multiple data sources (e.g., Brew, Shopify) to deliver insights on:
- Actual vs. Budget/Forecast performance.
- Channel and Brand Analysis.
- Sales and Marketing KPIs.
- Ensure data accuracy and seamless alignment across platforms.
- Big Data & MI Reporting:
- Manage large datasets to extract meaningful insights and deliver Management Information (MI) reports to inform decision-making.
- Margin & Trade Spend Analysis:
- Analyse margins across products and channels to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Monitor and optimize trade spend, including rebates and retro discounting.
- Business Partnering:
- Support the Sales team with strategic insights into rebates, retro reporting, and trade spend ROI.
- Collaborate with Marketing on promotional spend analysis, campaign effectiveness, and other strategic inputs.
- Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Analysis:
- Enhance understanding of COGS and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Strategic Support:
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing actionable insights that drive commercial decisions.
- Present complex data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
About You
- Advanced Excel modelling skills are critical, with proven experience in designing, maintaining, and scaling complex models.
- Expertise in dashboard reporting, including tools such as Power BI or Tableau, with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into intuitive reporting solutions.
- Ideallya qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 2+ years PQE
- Strong understanding of big data and proficiency in aligning systems like Brew and Shopify.
- Previous experience with rebate and retro reporting, trade spend analysis
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, with a focus on actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Sales and Marketing teams.
Key requirements...
- Candidates must have advanced Excel modelling skills and previous experience implementing dashboard reporting
- Location should be within an hour of the brewery (Bourton on the Water, GL54 2HN)
We will be shortlisting for this role on an ongoing basis – interviews commencing early December. The first stage interviews will be held via Teams and the second stage interviews will be in person in Bourton on the Water.
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