Shape the financial strategy behind a world-class supply chain
Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives on influencing strategic decisions and driving business performance?
We're looking for a Financial Controller – Procurement & Logistics to join our Supply Chain Finance team. This is a highly visible business partnering role, working directly with senior leaders across Procurement, Logistics and Finance to provide insight, challenge and direction across a significant area of spend including raw materials, energy, warehousing and freight.
You'll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping the business navigate risks and opportunities, improve financial performance and support key decisions that shape the future of our supply chain. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine strategic thinking, commercial insight and financial expertise while making a tangible impact across the business.
What you'll be doing
Partnering with the Director of Procurement and Head of Logistics to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
Leading financial planning, budgeting and forecasting activities across Procurement and Logistics.
Overseeing month-end reporting, providing robust analysis and commentary on key variances and performance drivers.
Tracking inflationary impacts and identifying key risks and opportunities across the supply chain.
Supporting critical business decisions through financial modelling, scenario planning and commercial analysis.
Enhancing freight reporting and analytical tools to improve visibility of actual and forecast cost drivers.
Working closely with Commercial teams to understand market trends, volume drivers and pricing opportunities.
Leading Supply Chain inputs into commercial pricing reviews.
Driving process simplification, automation initiatives and financial control improvements.
Acting as the Finance lead for identifying, quantifying and tracking savings initiatives across procurement, energy and logistics.
Partnering with colleagues across Finance to assess topics such as FX exposure, packaging taxes, sustainability and legislative changes.
What we're looking for
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong post-qual...
Financial Controller - Procurement & Logistics in St Albans employer: Premier Foods Careers
At Ambrosia Creamery, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and reliability. Located in the picturesque village of Lifton, Devon, our team enjoys opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to essential manufacturing operations. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your skills will make a meaningful impact on our continuous improvement efforts.
