Finance Manager - Logistics

Michael Page; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed in Nottingham, a Finance Manager will lead FP&A for logistics and supply chain, driving cost-efficiency and data-driven decisions across freight, warehousing, and distribution networks.

You will advise senior leaders, manage budgeting/forecasting, and partner with procurement to optimise contracts and capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• You will be a Qualified or QBE Finance Manager with experience in supporting Logistics / Supply Chain.
• Strong FP&A skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in analysing cost and performance drivers within freight and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor logistics KPIs (cost-per-unit, freight spend, warehousing efficiency) and explain variance to leaders.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for all logistics cost centres aligned to company goals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and build ROI models for network optimisations and capex.
• Collaborate with procurement to review contracts and assess financial impact of rate changes.
• Support month-end close with accurate accruals and P&L reviews for logistics.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive financial accountability and improvements.

Skills

FP&A

Logistics & Supply Chain

Cost optimisation

Budgeting & Forecasting

ROI modelling

P&L understanding

Vendor collaboration

Job description

As a Finance Manager, you will take a leading role in supporting management of over £400M of P&L and Capex spend and investment.

Client Details

Leading FMCG business based in Nottingham, growing and evolving at pace

Description

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Finance Manager to join a high performing finance team. In this role, you will act as a key financial advisor to logistics and supply chain operations. You will bridge the gap between finance and operations, providing deep financial insights, driving cost-efficiency, and helping leadership make data-driven decisions to optimise freight, warehousing, and distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Performance Analysis: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly logistics KPIs (e.g., cost-per-unit, freight spend, warehousing efficiency) and explain variance drivers to operational leaders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for all logistics and supply chain cost centres, ensuring alignment with overall company financial goals.
• Cost Optimisation & ROI: Identify and evaluate cost-saving opportunities, network optimisations, and capital expenditures (e.g., warehouse automation, fleet upgrades) by building robust business cases and ROI models.
• Carrier & Vendor Financial Management: Partner with procurement to review logistics contracts, analyse vendor pricing structures, and assess the financial impact of carrier rate changes or service level agreements.
• Month-End Close Support: Collaborate with the accounting team during the month-end close to ensure accurate accruals, journal entries, and P& L reviews for logistics operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain managers, warehouse supervisors, and procurement teams to foster a culture of financial accountability and continuous improvement.

Profile

You will be a Qualified or QBE Finance Manager with experience in supporting Logistics / Supply Chain operations, strong FP&A skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Job Offer

£60-65k plus attractive bonus, generous pension and extended benefits / well-being package, as well unrivalled onward career progression