Finance Manager

eTeam, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Manager to support its EU Middle Mile transportation network. This role focuses on process improvement, business partnering, and managing stakeholder relationships, ensuring profitability and enhanced customer experience. The ideal candidate has significant financial analysis experience and a capability for strategic planning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in finance or related analytical fields.
• Experience in building financial and operational reports.
• Proficiency in data accuracy identification and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability and customer experience by influencing transportation network execution.
• Partner with business for standardized, integrated end-to-end model.
• Support projects through robust financial analysis of ROI.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Project Delivery

Data Interpretation

Job description

Location: LHR35

Number of openings: 1

Submittal limit per supplier: 3

Estimated start date: ASAP

Estimated end date: 9 months contract

Bill rate max (if applicable):

Working hours: UK hours

Would this role be remote based:

PAYE or PSC: PAYE

PSC only - UK only / review Client's permissible roles list

Job Description

Client is seeking a Finance Manager with a passion for process improvement, business partnering, and stakeholder management to support our EU Middle Mile transportation network, ATS. We are continuously innovating on behalf of Client customers to deliver a larger selection, faster, and at lower prices. In this role, you will drive profitability and customer experience by directly influencing the development, planning, and execution of our transportation network (https://youtu.be/en5YqrtBGvY).

The role requires quick development of operational knowledge, understanding of financial drivers, and proficiency with Client data systems for analysis. You will work closely with finance leaders, business partners, and stakeholders to optimize costs while enhancing customer experience. The environment is dynamic and fast-changing.

You should be capable of processing complex and ambiguous data, identifying risks, and developing efficient, customer-centric solutions. Proven experience in managing multiple priorities, clear communication, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Peak Captain: Use lessons learned from 2023 to ensure peak preparedness in 2024, including reporting, analysis, and financial planning.
• High Volume Event Strategy: Partner with the business to deliver a standardized, integrated end-to-end model that balances customer service and cost efficiency.
• Labour Strategy: Support projects through robust financial analysis of ROI, challenging business assumptions.

Qualifications

Basic: 6+ years in finance or related analytical fields; experience in building financial and operational reports; process improvement with automation and analysis.

Preferred: 6+ years in data accuracy identification, root cause analysis, escalation planning; experience in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and data interpretation.

Additional Details

Supporting strategic business decisions through forecasting, trend analysis, and metrics. Collaborating on planning and reporting for peak events. Partnering on long-term labour planning to optimize capacity and costs. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence business processes and strategy, focusing on process improvements and strategic planning rather than traditional finance management.