Are you looking for your next chapter at HEINEKEN UK? We're looking for a qualified accountant with experience of ESG reporting to join our Finance team.
About the role
We're looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Reporting & Accounting team in our head office in Edinburgh.
Reporting to the HUK Financial Reporting Manager, you'll play a key role in managing HEINEKEN UK's ESG reporting requirements, making sure reporting is accurate, well controlled and meets legislative, regulatory and internal requirements.
You'll work across Finance, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain and Commerce, as well as with colleagues across HEINEKEN globally. You'll also help keep HUK ahead of changing ESG reporting requirements and make sure we're ready for what's coming next.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading HUK's ESG reporting and compliance, including statutory disclosures, CSRD requirements and external audit activity.
- Managing governance and controls around ESG data, working with KPI owners and stakeholders to investigate issues and maintain clear accountability.
- Keeping on top of changing ESG requirements, assessing new legislation and reporting requirements and supporting planning and preparation.
- Providing insight into ESG performance, reviewing sustainability metrics, explaining significant movements, highlighting risks and identifying areas for action.
- Coordinating HUK and Star Pubs carbon footprint reporting and helping stakeholders understand year-on-year movements.
- Building strong relationships across HUK and HEINEKEN globally, representing Finance at Sustainability forums and continuously improving ESG reporting.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong financial reporting experience and ideally specific ESG reporting experience. A basic understanding of ESG reporting frameworks such as TCFD, IFRS S1 & S2 and CSRD is desirable, along with the curiosity to keep learning.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex information.
- Good stakeholder and influencing skills.
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- A continuous improvement mindset and an interest in changing ESG requirements.
Our Ways of Working
HEINEKEN UK asks colleagues to work in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and one other day of their choice, with home and office working.
The Good Stuff
- £55,000 - £65,000 base salary depending on experience
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Company-funded private medical healthcare
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 10%
- 35 days holiday, with the opportunity to buy or sell
- Quarterly allowance towards purchasing HEINEKEN's ciders and beers
- Career development opportunities
- Colleague networks supporting diversity, equity and inclusion
The application
The closing date is 3rd September 2026, although the vacancy may close early. Applicants can request adjustments to support their application by contacting [email protected].
Who we are
HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer and the name behind beers and ciders including Birra Moretti, Strongbow and Cruzcampo. The company is investing in low- and no-alcohol innovation, new technologies and environmental goals.