Finance Manager (Supply Chain & Logistics)

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

Job summary

A leading FMCG organization near Chester is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial performance for their Supply Chain & Logistics functions. This leadership role requires strong analytical skills and experience in finance team management, offering competitive remuneration and perks.

Benefits

Highly competitive perks

Qualifications

• Experience in the distribution or logistics sector is advantageous.
• Proven leadership experience in managing finance teams.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting for the Supply Chain and Logistics function.
• Lead and develop a small team.
• Produce weekly performance analysis comparing actuals to forecasts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Commercial Acumen

Excel

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Finance Manager (Supply Chain & Logistics)

Rotheram Carrington Recruitment Group

Chester

GBP 75,000 - 80,000

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)
• 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.