Finance Manager - Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Well-being package

Career progression

Job summary

Not disclosed is seeking a Finance Manager to act as a strategic financial advisor to logistics and supply chain operations. You will bridge finance with operations, delivering deep insights to drive cost-efficiency in freight, warehousing and distribution networks.

Key duties include budgeting, forecasting, KPI analysis, ROI business cases and close support with the accounting team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A skills and ability to provide financial insights for logistics and supply chain.
• Experience supporting logistics/supply chain operations with data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor logistics KPIs (cost-per-unit, freight spend, warehousing efficiency) and explain variances.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for logistics cost centres.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and build ROI models.
• Collaborate with procurement to review contracts and pricing effects.
• Assist month-end close with accruals and P&L reviews for logistics.

Skills

FP&A

Financial analysis

Cost optimization

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Job description

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., 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., 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