Financial Systems Manager - Freight

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.

Please note: previous experience using Sage X3 is essential for this position.

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, 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.