Finance Analyst

Job Introduction

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our OBU Finance team and play a meaningful role in supporting the financial performance of our global operations. As a Finance Analyst, you will sit at the heart of the business—working closely with finance and operational partners to deliver high-quality financial insight that drives confident, informed decision‑making.

The role offers real variety and global exposure, allowing you to develop a deep understanding of global operations. You’ll also have the opportunity to help shape how we work, contributing to continuous improvement, strong governance and smarter ways of working across the global operations finance team.

Main Responsibility

• Support the consolidation and analysis of operational results for month end reports, including the generation and review of KPI reporting
• Support the delivery of the annual reporting timetable including strategic and annual plans to produce the consolidated Operations Budget, Latest Estimates and Five-Year Plans in accordance with group guidelines
• Support the implementation of appropriate business analysis to identify trends, opportunities and risks, including analysis and follow up of month end reporting
• Collate and communicate ad hoc analysis or explanations 
• Assess processes, reporting formats and KPIs and recommend and implement  improvements, standardisation and automation where applicable 
• Support the delivery of change or improvement projects including ensuring changes are communicated and understood by all relevant stakeholders
• Review, produce and implement key financial and non-financial internal controls and procedures for the function where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal/external customers to maximise stakeholder engagement and the quality of service provision

Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong analytical capability and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence working with multiple finance systems and data sources, combined with aproblem-solvingmindset.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across differentsitesand cultures.
• A proactive and curious approach, with the confidence to question numbers, challenge performance and turn data into clear, meaningful insight.
• A willingness to learn and develop, coupled with a genuine interest in how finance can support better commercial and operational decision-making.

Why Join Us? 

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking finance team where your contribution really matters. This is a role that offers exposure, development and the chance to make a tangible impact across a dynamic and diverse and contribute insight that strengthens decision‑making. 

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.