Rutherford Cross is thrilled to be partnering with one of Scotland’s most iconic FMCG brands, Walker’s Shortbread, to recruit a Cost & Inventory Accountant. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller this represents an outstanding opportunity to join one of Scotland’s most cherished brands.

Founded in 1898, when Joseph Walker fired up the ovens of the family bakery with a simple aim to bake ‘the world’s finest shortbread’, Walker’s Shortbread has grown to become a globally recognised brand. Still family-owned, and now into its fifth generation, the company operates across six production facilities in the beautiful Speyside region of northeast Scotland, with headquarters at the historic Aberlour House.

The position is based on-site at the Walker’s Head Office in Aberlour, and we are keen to hear from both locally based candidates and finance professionals across Scotland who may be open to relocation. A relocation package is available for the right candidate.

Position Overview:

The Cost & Inventory Accountant will play a key role in the reporting of Cost of Goods Sold (“COGS”), and all internally and externally held inventories. This role will focus on delivering clear, actionable financial insights to support decision-making while helping to shape and refine developing processes.

As processes evolve, this role will be instrumental in driving improvements to cost and inventory reporting, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial and operational objectives.

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong experience in cost and inventory accounting, ideally within the manufacturing/FMCG sector. You should bring advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis, alongside strong technical knowledge of COGS, stock valuation, and provisioning methodologies.

A detail-oriented, analytical mindset and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders are essential. We’re looking for someone proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to collaborate effectively across factory operations, procurement, and finance teams.

For a full candidate pack, more information or for an initial confidential discussion, please contact Walker’s retained advisor, Harry Young at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.