Finance Senior Analyst - Strategic Planning

HEINEKEN UK is looking for a Finance Senior Analyst to join its Strategic Finance team, based in either Edinburgh or London. You will support central functions including Facilities, Finance, HR, Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Digital & Technology by providing financial information, analysis, and insight.

The role involves month-end reporting, forecasting, personnel cost planning, stakeholder management, and improving reporting and finance processes. It is based at the Edinburgh head office in St Andrew Square or the London office near Oxford Street, with a hybrid working model of three days in the office: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one flexible day.

Key accountabilities

• Manage month-end close for assigned areas, ensuring costs are accurately recorded and providing commentary on financial performance.
• Share financial results, explain cost drivers, and help stakeholders understand variances and build robust forecasts.
• Support annual planning and regular forecasting cycles.
• Manage personnel cost forecasting with HR and Finance, including headcount, salaries, pensions, employer NIC, bonuses, and other people costs.
• Monitor cost bases, highlight emerging risks, and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Coordinate intercompany recharges and invoicing for short-term assignments and other cross-OpCo arrangements.
• Provide ad hoc analysis, audit support, and finance guidance.
• Improve processes, reporting, and the use of automation.

Skills and experience

• Qualified accountant or working towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience of month-end reporting, financial control, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial information and explain key findings.
• Confident communication with stakeholders who may not have a finance background.
• Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• An interest in process improvement, automation, and efficient ways of working.

Behaviours

• Work collaboratively by building effective relationships across Finance, HR, and the wider business.
• Make a difference by taking ownership and improving processes and reporting.
• Think commercially and connect financial decisions to wider business impact.
• Get things done by staying organised, managing deadlines, and proactively resolving issues.

Benefits

• £50,000–£60,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Company-funded private medical healthcare.
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 10% of salary.
• 35 days' holiday, with the opportunity to buy or sell days.
• Allowance towards purchasing HEINEKEN beers and ciders.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Support for family life, neurodiversity, menopause, and mental health.
• Access to colleague diversity, equity, and inclusion networks.

This is a permanent position. The closing date is Friday 13th November 2026, although the vacancy may close early if significant applications are received. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.