Finance Manager, Islip

Job description

Job Description

Role: Finance Manager, Islip 

Purpose of role:   To provide financial control,  insightful financial analysis, and support decision making within the Islip Distribution centre.

Reports to: Islip General Manager

Location: Islip

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide key financial support to the Islip management team in order to aid decision making.
• Develop commercial awareness and accountability throughout the Islip management team.
• To provide timely financial performance reporting at each period end, responsible for compiling accurate and relevant reporting.
• To identify insights into areas of cost/process opportunities which will drive improved end to end efficiencies. To help to drive through the change necessary to ensure that inefficiencies are eliminated by working with all levels of management.
• Drive the Islip annual budget process, by liaising with key stakeholders, compiling budget files and ensuring budgets are delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Help to drive & support continuous efficiency improvement across all functions of the Islip distribution centre.
• Provide performance tracking through weekly productivity & KPI reporting.
• To help provide financial analysis for business cases which support the achievement of the Islip strategy.
• Manage a small team which administers and supports the financial processing related to Islip distribution centre and also some wider network costs, ensuring strong financial control is in place across both PO & invoicing processes.
• Support and maintain good vendor management, adhering to procurement processes.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Part-qualified accountant and studying (for example towards CIMA, ACCA etc.), or Qualified.
• Minimum of 2+ years in industry, preferably in a logistics or retail environment.
• Strong proven track record of working within a logistics / supply chain function.
• Can demonstrate a good level of commercial aptitude.
• Strong systems literacy, advanced MS Excel skills, good MS Word, Outlook & PowerPoint skills.
• Strong financial modelling and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with non-financial functions at all management levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to highlight and challenge relevant issues.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to initiate relevant projects and analysis.
• Proven track record / ability in leading and develop a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Insightful, accurate and timely management reporting.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to effectively prioritise work.
• Ability in managing sensitive matters, ensuring company information remains confidential.
• Can execute composure under pressure.
• Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Proven ability in developing effective working relationships across all levels.
• Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism.
Req ID

35882BR
Function

Supply Chain
Location

Islip
Full Time / Part Time

Full Time
Country

United Kingdom
Employee Status

Permanent
Job Profile

Finance Manager