Senior Finance Manager

Reporting to: Head of Finance

Oxfordshire - 2 office / 3 wfh

The Role:

Commercially focused business partnering and reporting role supporting a number of major clients. Acting as the key interface between the business and the client, I am seeking an experienced logistics / transport candidate looking for a role offering genuine career advancement.

Main responsibilities

A key member of the leadership team providing challenge, financial support and insights
Leading and managing the Finance team and being responsible for their objectives and development
Ensuring the timely and accurate reporting of:
Client weekly and monthly results:
Maintain tight cost control for the clients
Maintain tight financial control, including fully understanding the contractual and commercial arrangements with each client
Creation, review and presentation of internal and client budgets and forecasts
Monthly cashflow forecasts
Ensuring sales invoices are raised accurately and on time
Maintain tight control of balance sheets on a monthly basis
Maintain tight control of supplier payments
Managing / supervisor 1
New Business and Account Development
Be the finance lead for all new business and account development, including account retention and strategic growth of division.
Preparation and maintenance of up-to-date SOPs

Experience

Qualified accountant, able to translate strong technical expertise into practical application, and operational activity into financial impact
Transport / logistics / distribution or supply chain experience from a logistics environment
Strong commercial and operational experience with a proven background of delivery
Ability to provide credible support to non-finance areas of the business
Ability to operate at all levels within an organisation from boardroom to shop floor
Strong team player but also happy to work independently on own initiative
Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
Excellent Excel skills
Excellent Google Sheet skills
Line Manager responsibilities with a proven track record of developing team

Key Strengths and Attributes

Highly engaged, motivated and driven
Able to work effectively across finance, internal functions and with customers
Fine eye for detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills - ability to adapt style for internal and external customers and also influence others
Approachable manner - ability to engage with colleagues in a way that gains their buy-in
Self-motivated - proactive can-do attitude, demonstrating energy, enthusiasm and commitment
Flexibility - ability to cope with a number of concurrent high level projects at a senior level
Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in a fast paced changing environment
Well organised

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