Financial Operations Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Bradford is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst to manage financial operations related to shipments. Responsibilities include handling invoices, ensuring accurate pricing, and conducting month-end activities. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel and CargoWise. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and contribution to key financial processes.

Qualifications

• Circa 1-2 years of experience in a similar support or administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and positive approach to change and meeting deadlines.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience within the supply chain or logistics industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming supplier invoices accurately.
• Setting up and managing buy and sell rates in our system.
• Raising invoices for customers, including bulk weekly invoices.
• Ensuring accuracy of profit margins on shipments.
• Playing a key role in month-end activities for financial compliance.
• Identifying revenue opportunities through detailed auditing.
• Managing queries related to Accounts Payable or Receivable.
• Maintaining accurate financial records.
• Collaborating with operations teams and overseas partners.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

IT skills including Excel

Experience with CargoWise

Supply chain knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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We are seeking a Financial Operations Analyst (known internally as a Service Delivery Analyst) to play a vital role in our Service Delivery team. This is an operational financial role that's crucial for the smooth running of our freight operations, focusing on the financial aspects of shipments, ensuring accuracy and accountability.

Your Role:

• Managing Invoices: Handling incoming supplier invoices (Accounts Payable) and ensuring correct costs are passed on.
• Ensuring Accurate Pricing: Helping to set up and manage accurate buy and sell rates in our system (CargoWise) so we can invoice customers correctly.
• Customer Billing: Raising invoices for customers, including "bulk" weekly invoices.
• Financial Checks: Double-checking profit margins on shipments and verifying all services have been correctly billed to clients.
• Month-End Processes: Playing a key part in month-end activities to ensure all financial data is accurate and compliant, contributing to budget targets.
• Finding Opportunities: Identifying missed revenue or opportunities to improve profitability through detailed auditing of files.
• Query Resolution: Managing any questions or issues related to Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable.
• Data Integrity: Maintaining accurate financial records, including accruals and WIPs (Work in Progress).
• Collaboration: Working closely with our operations teams and overseas partners to ensure smooth financial processes and communication.

What You'll Need:

• Circa 1-2 years of experience in a similar fast-paced support or administrative role, or a role with a strong financial/data focus.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive and positive approach to change and meeting deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with CargoWise.
• Experience within the supply chain or logistics industry.

Why Ligentia? Why now?

Accelerated growth in one of the most dynamic industries you can imagine. Brilliant customers including some of the world’s leading retailers and best-known brands. A tech vision and roadmap that will turn heads for all the right reasons. And colleagues with high commitment and unrivalled knowledge, combined with low ego. A flexible work environment that is collaborative, stimulating and shares genuine feelgood for the work we do together. However you look at it, Ligentia is a great place to be right now.

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