At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, reporting, and analysis for our Wigan Distribution Centre.
- Company: Join Poundland & Dealz, a dynamic retail leader with a flexible work culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career development prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while collaborating with operational leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics finance and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
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Finance Manager , based at our Wigan Distribution Centre. The role offers flexibility for hybrid working with up two days working from home.
With autonomy and trust to make an impact from day one, you lead the finance function for our Wigan Distribution Centre and partner with the General Manager, Warehouse Manager and Transport Manager.
You’ll be accountable for operational finance services, reporting, forecasting, analysis, controls and business support. In this role you’ll:
- Lead Distribution Finance and Administration.
- Challenge operational performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Owns forecasting, scenario planning and monthly reporting.
- Deliver management reporting and business insight.
- Drive controls, audits and compliance.
- Present at operational management meetings.
- Support investment appraisals and capital projects.
- Manage and develop a small finance team.
- Implement finance training for operational teams.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager with strong understanding of logistics and distribution operations, including warehouse and transport cost drivers.
Previous experience gained in a logistics, distribution, supply chain or retail environment is preferred.
You will be able to demonstrate
- Advanced knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management reporting.
- Proficient in accounting systems, with the ability to extract, analyse and interpret large volumes of financial and operational data.
- Working knowledge of payroll, time and attendance systems, transport scheduling platforms and wider operational systems.
- Understanding of financial controls, governance, audit processes and compliance requirements within a distribution environment.
- Experience partnering with operational leadership teams to identify risks, opportunities and performance improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrable success in driving cost reduction programmes and continuous improvement projects.
- Experience presenting financial performance information and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience managing and developing finance and administration teams.
- Advanced Excel skills, including modelling, reporting and data analysis.
- Minimum part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.
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Finance Manager in Wigan employer: Poundland & Dealz
At Poundland & Dealz, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Customer Service Centre in Walsall. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we provide generous benefits such as a 10% employee discount, extra holiday for your birthday, and comprehensive training opportunities to foster professional growth. Our culture promotes autonomy and collaboration, allowing you to make a meaningful impact from day one while enjoying the flexibility of remote work options.
