Logistics Business Controller

Carbon 60; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Logistics Business Controller. You will shape the financial strategy and performance through financial modelling, reporting, and stakeholder collaboration. Preferred candidates will have significant experience in financial planning and a proactive approach to financial challenges. This contract role is set to run until the end of November 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar financial planning and analysis role, preferably within logistics or manufacturing.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Planning and challenging the business operational environment.
• Developing and running financial models for decision-making.
• Producing accurate financial reporting and analyzing deviations.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Proactive mindset

Job description

Carbon60 are currently looking for a Logistics Business Controller to join their client based in Broughton. This position is contract role running until the end of November 2026.

As the Logistics Business Controller, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and performance of this organisation. Reporting to the leadership team, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and challenging the business operational environment, including strategy, governance, and constraints
• Developing and running financial models, simulations, and scenarios to support decision-making
• Anticipating financial risks and opportunities, and advising on mitigation strategies
• Producing accurate financial reporting and analysing deviations to recommend corrective actions
• Identifying cost optimisation and competitiveness initiatives, and monitoring their materialisation
• Supporting the execution of financial processes, including resource review, headcount targets, and cost reallocation

To succeed in this Logistics Business Controller role, you will need:

• Proven experience in a similar financial planning and analysis role, preferably within the logistics or manufacturing industry
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to anticipate and address financial challenges
• Familiarity with relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements

If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please apply with an updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.