At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse logistics costs and support strategic projects in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
- Company: Join a leading FMCG company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a positive culture and strong emphasis on problem-solving.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving financial insights and optimising logistics performance.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in supply chain finance.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
The Logistics Finance Manager plays a key role in consolidating total-company logistics costs, and monitoring and analysing actual performance across all logistics indirect cost centres in multiple markets. The role partners closely with the Group Logistics Finance Manager to deliver accurate month-end close, Latest View submissions, and support on key strategic logistics projects. It ensures strong financial controls, clear visibility of cost drivers, and high-quality insights that enable effective decision-making in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Responsibilities
- Consolidating and reviewing logistics KPIs monthly, versus prior year and budget
- Benchmarking logistics costs across markets
- Consolidating the total logistics indirect cost forecast across all relevant markets and functions
- Support month-end close activities, including: variance analysis & Cost center reviews
- Preparation of commentary for senior stakeholders
- Lead the preparation of Latest View (LV) submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with Group deadlines
- Maintain and improve forecasting models, templates, and key assumptions
- Working on cost saving projects for logistics direct and indirect costs
- Performing controls in relevant areas
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree
- Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain finance related fields
- Experience with planning systems and reporting technology SAP
- Positive attitude, pro-active, growth mindset, work to solve problems
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels both internally and externally
- Ability to constructively challenge assumptions and thinking
- Impactful report writing and presentation skills
Desirable
- Previous Finance experience within an FMCG business
- Very strong analytical and forecasting abilities
- Strong modelling and solid database skills required
Group Logistics Finance Manager employer: Nomad Foods Inc
Nomad Foods Inc is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and innovative work culture in Leeds, where culinary creativity thrives. As a Culinary Lead, you will not only showcase your expertise but also benefit from continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment that values your contributions to the Food First agenda. Join us to be part of a company that prioritises employee growth and offers a unique chance to influence food trends while engaging with customers.
