Logistics Finance Manager (Part-Time)
One Aftersales is recruiting for a Logistics Finance Manager on a part-time (23.5 hours per week), permanent basis, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial performance of our Parts Logistics function.
Reporting to the Head of Aftersales Parts Supply Chain, you’ll take ownership of financial management, planning and reporting for Logistics across Volkswagen Group UK. You’ll develop and implement robust financial processes and models to drive cost optimisation, efficiency and performance.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you’ll oversee logistics costs, outsourced 3PL and inventory contracts, and ensure accurate forecasting, reporting and control. You’ll combine strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical skills to deliver insight, challenge performance and support strategic decision‑making.
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant and be able to commit to a part-time role.
Skills & Experience
* Qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA
* In depth knowledge of warehouse management & transportation
* Strategic thinker - ability to think long-term and be creative and innovative
* Ability to manage and steer the 3PL service providers
* Ability to deliver within budget
* Ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
* Well‑proven communication skills
* Proactive in identifying and implementing areas and processes for improvement
* Financial planning & cost management in logistics / supply chain
* Monthly reporting, accruals & forecasting
* Budget management & variance analysis
* Invoice reconciliation & cost control
* Managing 3PL / outsourced logistics costs
* Supporting planning rounds (annual & long‑term)
* Warehouse & transportation knowledge
* Process improvement & cost optimisation
* Inventory / stock forecasting & adjustments
* Operational P&L experience
* Business case & tendering exposure
* Planning & forecasting background in logistics
* Benchmarking / performance analysis
What can we offer you?
Along with a competitive salary, car schemes (including cars for family members), discretionary bonus, fuel card, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4 x life assurance & health & wellbeing support, we also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle.
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