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Commercial Finance Manager


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  • Hawkstone
  • Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 1 week ago
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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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