Finance Manager

Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 9 - 6 Job Responsibilities: - Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning (FP&A) across the Group. - Prepare financial reports, variance analysis and management reports to support business decisions. - Monitor operating costs and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and improved profitability. - Oversee cash flow, treasury, credit control and banking relationships. - Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis for business initiatives and strategic projects. - Lead and mentor the finance team while driving process improvements and automation. - Support audits, tax matters, statutory compliance and corporate governance. - Manage cargo liability and other non-HR related insurance programmes. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide effective financial support across the Group. Job Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline - Professional qualification such as ACA, CPA, ACCA or CIMA is preferred. - Minimum 8 years of relevant finance experience, ideally gained within the shipping, logistics, maritime or transportation sectors, with demonstrated progression in scope and strong business partnering experience. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to build robust financial models and / or analyse large data sets.