Job Description
Finance Manager required for an expanding logistics group
Your new companyYour new company is a large global logistics group known for delivering fast, reliable supply chain solutions backed by advanced technology and a global distribution network. With a focus on precision, transparency, and customer care, they help businesses move goods efficiently across local and international markets.Your new roleAs the Finance Manager you will oversee all General Ledger and financial accounting activity for the EMEA region within a central Shared Service Centre. You will lead the move towards standardised multi country accounting, ensuring strong controls, smooth month end close, and consistency across all forms of reporting. The role focusses on leadership, governance, and continuous improvement owning quality, compliance, and increasing automation across the business. You will ensure full compliance with US GAAP while meeting all applicable local statutory requirements. Maintaining a robust internal control environment and remain consistently prepared for audits is going to be crucial in this highly visible role. You will need to provide accurate and timely financial close deliverables each month, quarter, and year, whilst leading and developing a team a high functioning team. What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified and need a strong background in General Ledger and financial accounting across multinational environments, along with a good understanding and knowledge of US GAAP, whilst aligning with local statutory requirements. You will have strong experience within a Shared Service environment, with the ability to demonstrate how you have driven standardisation and process optimisation, whilst maintaining rigorous internal controls and ensuring full audit readiness. The successful candidate will require a track record of delivering accurate and timely month end, quarter end, and year end close results, combined with the ability to be a strong leader and guide teams through ongoing transformation, automation, and continuous improvements, all whilst being in a fast paced and dynamic environment.What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a salary of £65,000 along with competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work life balance. You’ll be joining a forward thinking, acquisitive organisation where you can shape meaningful improvements, contribute to a high performing regional finance function, and develop your career within a dynamic, collaborative, and increasingly automated environment.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4785328