Finance Business Analyst

American President Lines; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Finance Business Analyst to shape financial strategies for logistics operations. This role involves producing annual budgets, approving management accounts, and enhancing profitability through KPI analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong management accounts and financial reporting experience, along with excellent communication skills to convey complex data to diverse audiences. Join a dynamic team committed to personal growth and innovation in a rewarding work environment. If you're ready to make an impact in the logistics sector, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Annual Leave

Holiday Buy Scheme

Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Benefits Platform

Discounts on Gym Memberships

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounts and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Produce annual budgets and approve weekly management accounts.
• Improve profitability by challenging KPI performance.

Skills

Management Accounts

Financial Reporting

Numerical Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

CIMA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

Job description

ID: 553799

Location: Merseyside, GB

Finance Business Analyst

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a talented and driven Finance Business Analyst to partner with our customer, a leader in the automotive industry, known for its iconic vehicles and commitment to cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the financial strategies that drive our logistics operations and support our broader business objectives, playing a pivotal role in helping our customer continue their legacy of success.

Monday – Friday 40 hours per week, this is an on-site role based in Halewood.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

1. Produce the annual budget with the assistance of the Business Analyst and operational management on site.
2. Approve weekly management accounts, ensuring that checks are conducted, and the result is agreed with the Finance Business Partner.
3. Improve profitability within the portfolio by challenging KPI performance with the account director / sites.
4. Production of client KPI’s and reporting for monthly / quarterly meetings.
5. Provide insightful and accurate information to all users of the Finance Performance Reports.
6. Ensure invoices are raised accurately in a timely manner.
7. Involvement in renewals and ICAP presentations for contracts.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have proven management accounts and financial reporting experience, ideally within a customer-facing role. You will be highly numerate with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data whilst identifying trends with the ability to positively influence decisions when needed.

You will be an excellent communicator able to explain complex issues and information to financial and non-financial colleagues.

Being CIMA or ACCA qualified would be desirable; however, not essential.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.