New Vacancy: Financial Systems Manager - Freight
Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Systems Manager to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional with strong systems knowledge and previous experience within logistics, transport, or a service-led operational environment.
The successful candidate will support the business with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and continuous improvement across finance systems and processes
Location: North Acton
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £60,000 £80,000 depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am5:00pm or 9:00am6:00pm
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, variance analysis, and commentary
Lead and support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Produce KPI dashboards and management reports
Analyse costs, margins, and profitability across departments and projects
Support pricing analysis, commercial reporting, and business cases
Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight
Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors
Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and margin growth
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and controls
Systems & Process Improvement
Act as the lead contact for Sage X3 support, maintenance, and development
Liaise with external software providers and support system upgrades
Drive reporting and finance system improvements
Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience as a Financial Systems Manager, Management Accountant, or similar finance role
Previous experience within logistics
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Experience using ERP systems, particularly Sage X3
Desirable
CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualified or part-qualified
Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools
Strong understanding of finance systems, reporting, and process improvement
What Were Looking For
Commercially minded and solutions-focused
Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Confident working with senior management and operational teams
Organised, hands-on, and driven to improve processes and performance
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced logistics environment, we would like to hear from you.
Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Systems Manager to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional with strong systems knowledge and previous experience within logistics, transport, or a service-led operational environment.
The successful candidate will support the business with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and continuous improvement across finance systems and processes
Location: North Acton
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £60,000 £80,000 depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am5:00pm or 9:00am6:00pm
Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, variance analysis, and commentary
Lead and support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Produce KPI dashboards and management reports
Analyse costs, margins, and profitability across departments and projects
Support pricing analysis, commercial reporting, and business cases
Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight
Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors
Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and margin growth
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and controls
Systems & Process Improvement
Act as the lead contact for Sage X3 support, maintenance, and development
Liaise with external software providers and support system upgrades
Drive reporting and finance system improvements
Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems
Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience as a Financial Systems Manager, Management Accountant, or similar finance role
Previous experience within logistics
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Experience using ERP systems, particularly Sage X3
Desirable
CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualified or part-qualified
Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools
Strong understanding of finance systems, reporting, and process improvement
What Were Looking For
Commercially minded and solutions-focused
Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Confident working with senior management and operational teams
Organised, hands-on, and driven to improve processes and performance
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced logistics environment, we would like to hear from you.
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