FP&A Manager - Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Well-being package

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page Nottingham is seeking a strategic FP&A Manager to support logistics and supply chain operations. You will provide deep financial insights, drive cost efficiency, and help leadership make data-driven decisions to optimise freight, warehousing, and distribution networks.

The role partners with procurement, accounting, and operations to lead budgeting, forecasting, and ROI analysis, monitor KPIs, and ensure accurate month-end close for logistics.

Qualifications

• Qualified or QBE Finance Manager with experience supporting Logistics / Supply Chain operations.
• Strong FP&A skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Performance Analysis: Monitor logistics KPIs and explain variance drivers to operational leaders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and forecasting for logistics and supply chain cost centres.
• Cost Optimisation & ROI: Build business cases and ROI models for cost-saving opportunities and network changes.
• Carrier & Vendor Financial Management: Review logistics contracts and analyse pricing structures.
• Month-End Close Support: Assist with accruals, journal entries, and P&L reviews for logistics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with supply chain managers, warehouse supervisors, and procurement teams.

Skills

FP&A

Finance Manager

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost optimisation

ROI modelling

Logistics

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Client Details

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

Description

We are seeking a strategic and analytical FP&A 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