Finance Manager - Specialist Logistics SME
- Recruiter
- Michael Page
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £45000 - £52000 per annum
- Posted
- 07 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 07 May 2017
- Ref
- 13813794/001
- Contact
- James Fowler
- Job role
- Finance manager
- Sector
- Transport/logistics
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Experience level
- Manager
An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a specialist logistics business in central London.
Client Details
My client is lead by an award-winning CEO and specialises in wholesale & retail logistics. Head office is a team of 10 and they have ambitious plans to triple the size of the business within 3 years with the use of advanced technology, business development and a solid reputation within their field. They are based in central London.
Finance Manager - Specialist Logistics SME
Description
This role is key to help achieve the business objectives. Initial projects will include:
- Accurate cost controlling procedure to all company divisions
- To be solely responsible and take on a leadership role in steering the business towards a greater understanding of financial implications
- To lead increases in productivity across the business
- To ensure that finance methods, procedures and practices are followed to required standard and within legal framework
Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Sole responsibility of the finance department and its daily operation.
- To act as a key business partner and provide value added decision support and insight.
- Attending regular project and management meetings to build strong relationships with department heads and being key to financial decision-making.
- To undertake and manage the month-end and year closure procedures.
- To produce management accounts to a monthly timetable and provide assistance to the CEO in strategic business planning.
Finance Manager - Specialist Logistics SME
Profile
The successful Finance Manager will have the following:
* ACCA/ CIMA qualified or equivalent education
* Proven track record of management leadership & finance within an SME environment
* Experience in Sage Line 50 desirable
* Ability to establish priorities, work independently and deliver to tight deadlines
* Strong presentation skills
* Commercial awareness
Finance Manager - Specialist Logistics SME
Accountancy
Job Offer
On offer for the successful candidate will be a competitive salary of between £45,000 and £52,000 + benefits depending on experience.