Finance Director

Sector:Transportation & Logistics
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£120,000 per annum
Town/City:Woodford
County:Greater London
Job ref:39714 S12
Post Date:08. 05. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is partnering with a high-growth logistics business that is seeking a commercially driven Finance Director to lead its finance function. As the business expands its operations and scales internationally, this is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a fast-moving, operationally complex organisation with strong growth potential.

Role Overview:
The Finance Director will play a key role in steering financial performance, improving reporting and controls, and providing senior leadership with the insights needed to drive strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role with genuine scope to influence business-wide success and future growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the financial strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company’s long-term commercial objectives

  • Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, delivering clear, data-led analysis for leadership

  • Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning across the group

  • Strengthen internal controls and financial governance, supporting operational scalability

  • Optimise working capital and cash flow to enable agility in a fast-paced logistics environment

  • Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to improve financial visibility and support margin growth

  • Identify and implement process improvements, including system upgrades and automation opportunities

  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team that supports growth and operational excellence

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a strong post-qualified track record

  • Prior experience in a senior finance role within logistics, supply chain, or transport sectors

  • Proven ability to drive financial transformation in a growing or complex operational business

  • Strong technical knowledge paired with excellent commercial awareness

  • Effective communicator with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive change

  • Hands-on and adaptable, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery

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