Finance Manager (Supply Chain & Logistics)

Rotheram Carrington Recruitment Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG organisation is seeking a Finance Manager to support their Supply Chain & Logistics function. This leadership role involves overseeing financial performance, managing a small team, and shaping financial strategy. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen and experience in logistics. Offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Highly competitive perks

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing finance teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skillset.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting for Supply Chain and Logistics.
• Lead financial performance analysis and budgeting processes.
• Support the Director in contract negotiations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client, who is a well-established, large business, seeking an Finance Manager to support their Supply Chain & Logistics function. This is a key leadership role, offering the chance to step into a high-impact position and shape financial strategy across a leading FMCG organisation

Role Overview

You’ll play a key role in supporting operational excellence by overseeing financial performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and contributing to strategic decision-making. Reporting into the Finance leadership team, you’ll manage a small team and work closely with key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team, overseeing all financial reporting for the Supply Chain and Logistics function.
• Partner with the operations hub teams to deliver insightful period reviews, challenging costs, and championing productivity improvements.
• Responsible for producing weekly performance analysis, comparing actuals to budget and volume-adjusted forecasts.
• Perform scenario modelling to evaluate the financial impact of operational and productivity initiatives across the distribution hub.
• Collaborate closely with the operations hub and the internal Logistics team to support budgeting and half-year forecasting processes.
• Cost forecasting short, medium & long term, incorporating trading trends and operational performance.
• Support the Director of the Operations Hub in contract negotiations across distribution
• Review and challenge commercial proposals, highlighting key risks and opportunities in relation to budget expectations.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience in the distribution or logistics sector is highly advantageous.
• Proven leadership experience in managing finance teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to questioning and challenging data.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting financial performance to senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
• Advanced Excel skills with a strong track record of handling and interpreting large data sets.

Whats on Offer

• circa £75,000 to £80,000 per annum (up to £85k for exceptional experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Highly competitive perks, apply to find out more

To find out more about this Finance Manager role for a well-established FMCG organisation near Chester please apply.