Finance Analyst
Job Title: Finance Analyst
Function: Finance
Location: Head Office, Glasgow - Hybrid 2-3 days per week in office
Job Level: (Internal Reference Only) 3
Contract: Full Time / Permanent - 35 Hours per week
Role Reports to: Commercial Finance Business Partner
Date vacancy will close: Friday 22nd May 2026. Where we receive high numbers of applications we may close vacancies early. If you think this is the right opportunity for you please don't delay in applying!
Who we are:
Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world. Whyte and Mackay is home to a collection of multi-award-winning global whisky brands led by The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura and Tamnavulin. Our mission is to be a driving force in whisky, renowned for building brands that stand-out. Enabled by our brilliant community of 675 colleagues, reaching across 17 countries and counting. We're led by our values, continuing to grow and invest and looking for great talent to join our brilliant community. Ready to hear more?
What the opportunity looks like:
Training contract to gain CIMA or ACCA qualifications.
As the Finance Analyst you will provide timely and accurate business support to key stakeholders in Sales, Marketing and Operations within the business. This includes being involved in financial analysis, monthly reporting, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and general financial and systems support.
Responsibility for on-going Commercial Finance, in conjunction with the wider Finance team(s).
Ensure integrity of the relevant P&L reporting.
Assist with full month-end close procedures.
Support the planning processes for annual budgets, monthly/ quarterly forecasts, and strategic 5-year plan.
Ensure all known pricing and cost changes are incorporated into each forecasting cycle.
Work with Pricing team to ensure Tropos (our in house ERP system) always contains up to date pricing and promotional information.
Facilitate the process of ensuring invoices for, e.g., promotional, or strategic activity, are handled effectively making sure that appropriate approval is received in a timely manner, coding is accurate, and that appropriate action is taken regarding any accrual adjustments etc.
Skills and experience that will help you be a success:
For this role we're looking for:
Entry level Finance role. This role would be ideal for someone looking to start and develop their Finance career in the drinks industry. Previous experience working in a Finance team would be advantageous but is not essential as full training, support and coaching will be provided.
Proficient in Excel to an intermediate level with a strong capability in pivot tables, lookups, etc.
Strong analytical skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to own, coordinate and prioritise workload to deliver multiple deadlines.
High attention to detail.
We believe that everyone has the potential for growth in our roles! You may feel you don't tick every box for this role, but if you believe you have relevant experiences that could help you succeed we'd much rather you apply rather than rule yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs!
Why join us:
We offer a competitive salary, bonus package, life assurance, competitive pension, excellent product allowance, 35 days annual leave, plus enhanced family friendly policies. Our Rewards & Benefits page has further information.
Our application process:
If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.
Our team read each and every application, therefore you'll hear back from us in due course.
Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the application and screening process can be found on our career site.
Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process to help you be at your best then please contact us at HRTeam@whyteandmackay.com and we'll do what we can to support.
- Department
- Finance
- Role
- Finance - Commercial
- Locations
- Glasgow Head Office - Saint Vincent Plaza (SVP)
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Whyte & Mackay
We are award-winning whisky makers celebrating 175 years of heritage. We proudly produce exceptional whiskies at our five distilleries across Scotland that are celebrated worldwide.