Financial Controller - Logistics and Distribution - ideally ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

New contract set up! Exciting growth period

Northampton

£60,000 - £70,000

Due to expansion, our new client is seeking recruit for a 12 month contract an experienced Logistics Financial Controller/Manager with experience in setting up a new client for this National logistics business

This will be either an Open or Closed book account - and implementation experience is key

Core Responsibilities

• Monitor operational and financial performance for the clients account , generating regular insight reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop forecasts, budgets, and strategic financial plans throughout the year.
• Oversee client accounts with regular reviews, tracking costs, productivity trends, and ensuring accurate month-end reconciliations.
• Authorise and verify expense postings to ensure correct allocation in company systems.
• Support smooth on-boarding of the new client and encourage process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinate period-end processes, including posting journal entries, reconciling revenue, and tracking project or capital expenditures.
• Assist with account and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.

Work closely with operational teams to monitor financial performance across clients and locations, ensuring results are aligned with annual budgets and projections. Provide insights and guidance on cost reporting, invoicing, and the integration of client activities into and out of business sites. Collaborate with HR and other key departments to foster a cohesive management approach, supporting smooth site operations and cross-functional decision-making. The role emphasises partnership, analysis, and operational oversight to drive both financial accountability and effective team coordination

Whilst a background in logistics is preferred, manufacturing experience will also be considered

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.