Senior Finance Manager - Supply Chain and Logistics

Iceland; Shotton, Queensferry, Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to enhance efficiency in Supply Chain and Logistics. This role involves managing a finance team, analyzing performance data, and participating in budgeting processes. Candidates should be strong communicators with a background in accounting and experience in the distribution sector.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Store discount of 15%

Discounted gym membership

Educational sponsorship

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Long service awards

Recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in the Distribution sector is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience managing a finance team is essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of three, overseeing financial reporting for the Supply Chain and Logistics cost center.
• Contribute to Depot period reviews, challenge costs, and drive productivity improvements.
• Analyze Depot performance weekly, comparing actuals against budgets and volume-flexed forecasts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numeracy

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Senior Finance Manager - Supply Chain and Logistics

Description
As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and caring for our teams.

We recognize that success is driven by our people, and we are seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Finance Manager to join our growing organization.

This newly created role will support our Supply Chain and Logistics team in managing costs and enhancing efficiency across our distribution network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of three, overseeing financial reporting for the Supply Chain and Logistics cost center.
• Contribute to Depot period reviews, challenge costs, and drive productivity improvements.
• Analyze Depot performance weekly, comparing actuals against budgets and volume-flexed forecasts.
• Conduct scenario planning to evaluate operational and productivity changes' impact on costs and service.
• Assist in budgeting and half-yearly forecasts by collaborating with Depots and the internal Logistics team.
• Contribute to short, medium, and long-term cost forecasts, considering current trading and operational performance.
• Support the Logistics Director in contract negotiations across the distribution network.
• Review and challenge commercial proposals, identifying risks and opportunities relative to the budget.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Experience in the Distribution sector is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience managing a finance team is essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and numeracy skills, with a critical mindset.
• Experience in communicating financial performance to senior stakeholders to influence decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience analyzing large data sets.

What We Offer

• Collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Store discount of 15%, restaurant discount of 30%.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Charity fundraising events.
• Educational sponsorship.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Long service awards.
• Recognition and rewards.

Locations include: Manchester, Bristol, Chester, Guildford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Milton Keynes, Preston, Reading.