New Vacancy: Financial Systems Manager - Freight

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Systems Manager to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional with strong systems knowledge and previous experience within logistics, transport, or a service-led operational environment.

The successful candidate will support the business with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and continuous improvement across finance systems and processes

Location: North Acton

Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm or 9:00am–6:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, variance analysis, and commentary
• Lead and support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Produce KPI dashboards and management reports
• Analyse costs, margins, and profitability across departments and projects
• Support pricing analysis, commercial reporting, and business cases
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and margin growth
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of finance processes and controls

Systems & Process Improvement

• Act as the lead contact for Sage X3 support, maintenance, and development
• Liaise with external software providers and support system upgrades
• Drive reporting and finance system improvements
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across systems

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Financial Systems Manager, Management Accountant, or similar finance role
• Previous experience within logistics
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Experience using ERP systems, particularly Sage X3

Desirable

• CIMA, ACCA, ACA qualified or part-qualified
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Strong understanding of finance systems, reporting, and process improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Commercially minded and solutions-focused
• Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Confident working with senior management and operational teams
• Organised, hands-on, and driven to improve processes and performance

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced logistics environment, we would like to hear from you.