Senior Finance Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead the financial oversight of our logistics operations across multiple markets. Based in Woking on a hybrid basis, you will work with the Group Supply Chain Finance team and the Group Logistics Director to deliver accurate reporting and strategic insights for Europe’s leading frozen food brands.

Key responsibilities

• Own logistics cost forecasting and planning governance, ensuring assumptions are robust and aligned with operational realities.
• Lead consolidation and governance of total logistics cost forecasts across all markets and functions.
• Continuously improve forecasting models, tools and methodologies to enhance accuracy and usability.
• Coordinate between markets to ensure consistency in assumptions, outputs and benchmarking.
• Establish and maintain benchmarking frameworks to identify efficiency gaps and best practices.
• Partner with logistics and operational teams to challenge cost structures and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen financial controls and auditability across all logistics finance processes, supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure end‑to‑end logistics processes are fit for purpose, covering procure‑to‑pay, cost allocation and accruals.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in finance, preferably within logistics or supply chain functions.
• Strong track record of managing cost forecasting, consolidation and performance optimisation in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams across multiple markets.
• Experience ensuring financial governance, control frameworks and audit readiness.

Required skills