Finance Director - Turnaround & Growth Leader (Logistics)

greenwellgleeson Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee financial leadership and support sustainable profitability. This senior role requires a proven track record in business turnaround and strategic growth, excellent analytical abilities, and a collaborative leadership style. You will lead a UK-based finance team, drive effective financial management, and act as a key business partner. Ideal candidates will have experience in the transportation sector, a strong commercial mindset, and the capacity to influence at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with strong sector knowledge.
• Experience in managing private equity stakeholders is desired.
• A hands-on, commercial mindset with the ability to influence at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial reporting and deliver timely monthly accounts.
• Devise strategy to drive business performance as part of the leadership team.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, tracking results against KPIs.
• Drive effective working capital and treasury management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Maintain ownership of financial controls and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong sector knowledge of transportation and contract logistics

Proven experience delivering business turnaround and strategic growth

Excellent analytical and performance management capabilities

Strong process and change management skills

Demonstrated expertise in working capital management

A collaborative leadership style

Job description

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee financial leadership and support sustainable profitability. This senior role requires a proven track record in business turnaround and strategic growth, excellent analytical abilities, and a collaborative leadership style. You will lead a UK-based finance team, drive effective financial management, and act as a key business partner. Ideal candidates will have experience in the transportation sector, a strong commercial mindset, and the capacity to influence at the executive level.