Operational Finance Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a detail-oriented financial analyst to enhance their financial processes. In this role, you will analyze financial data, liaise with procurement, and enforce company policies to drive improvements. With a focus on productivity, you will develop automated applications and support various departments. The company offers a competitive salary, biannual bonuses, and a respectful working environment, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow and excel in their careers. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and employee development.

Benefits

Gym Memberships

Health Cash Plan

Free Parking

Octopus Electric Vehicle Car Scheme

Access to Discounts and Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in the logistics sector is preferred.
• Strong planning and attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results and recommend actions to management.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure budget compliance.
• Develop automated accounting applications to increase productivity.

Skills

Logistics Experience

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Powered by industry-leading Metro technology, Metro delivers import/export air, ocean, and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics, and specialized services in retail, manufacturing, and chemicals.

At Metro, it's our innovative technologies, pushing of boundaries, and most importantly, our employees that set us apart.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
2. Liaise with procurement team to compare and contrast budgeting P & L vs Actuals at customer and trade level.
3. Improve financial status by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
4. Review intermonth variances and costs against company procedures, e.g., profit expectations and director sign-off.
5. Review open reserves to identify trends and compare actual invoices vs open reserves.
6. Guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; providing trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; recommending actions.
7. Enforce company policies and procedures and offer training to departments and team members to ensure costing improvement.
8. Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying proposed changes in methods and materials.
9. Liaise with all business members to suggest best practices and improve costing processes.
10. Increase productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements.
11. Support operational and commercial departments as needed, including:

• Updating SOPs as required.
• Ensuring smooth rollout of new tasks.
• Assisting in writing new process SOPs.
• Performing data integrity checks weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
• Ensuring rates are current in SharePoint.

General Skills

• Experience in the logistics sector is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office applications, especially Excel.

Why choose Metro?

• Competitive salary with a biannual bonus.
• Access to benefits, discounts, and wellness programs, including gym memberships, restaurants, retail, and more.
• Health cash plan.
• Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Free parking.
• Respectful working environment.
• Opportunities for training and development.