Job Description

Citadel Source has been exclusively retained by Brothers Drinks to appoint a Finance Manager, a key role within the finance team supporting the continued growth and development of the business.

 

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, commercial insight and business partnering support across the organisation. This position offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and provides an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

A little 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 focus, creating an exciting environment for finance professionals who enjoy partnering with stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving continuous improvement.

 

The role

 

As Finance Manager, you will support the Head of Finance in the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust financial control and meaningful commercial insight. Working across the business, you will partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve financial understanding, support strategic decisions and identify opportunities to enhance performance.

This is a broad and visible role, combining technical accounting, management reporting and commercial finance responsibilities.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Produce monthly management accounts, financial analysis and insightful performance commentary
• Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the organisation 
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge business performance
• Maintain robust financial controls, reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
• Support the delivery of board and leadership reporting with meaningful commercial analysis
• Monitor costs, cashflow performance and working capital, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Develop and enhance management information, reporting capabilities and financial visibility across the business
• Drive improvements across finance processes, systems and reporting to increase efficiency and support decision-making
• Contribute to finance transformation projects and wider business improvement initiatives
• Support the Head of Finance and wider leadership team on ad hoc commercial and strategic projects

 

About you

 

You will be a commercially aware and proactive finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and contributing to business performance. Equally comfortable working with financial detail and broader commercial challenges, you will bring both technical expertise and a continuous improvement mindset.

 

You'll likely possess:

 

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Experience within a management accounting, finance business partnering or finance management role
• Strong financial reporting, controls and management accounting experience
• Proven experience supporting budgets, forecasts and performance analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and adding commercial value
• The ability to operate effectively within a fast-moving and evolving business environment

 

What's on offer

 

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
• A broad role offering both technical accounting and commercial finance responsibilities
• Opportunity to influence business performance and support strategic decision-making
• Involvement in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation

 

Citadel Source has been retained exclusively by Brothers Drinks to manage the recruitment process for this Finance Manager appointment. Any direct or third-party applications will be forwarded to Citadel Source for review and management through the recruitment process.