Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled

Finance Manager

to oversee our financial operations within the fast-paced sectors of freight forwarding, customs clearance, and logistics. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in financial management for service-based, transaction-heavy businesses, with an ability to navigate the complexities of international trade, multi-currency transactions, and industry-specific compliance requirements. This role requires a strategic thinker who can enhance cash flow management, implement robust cost control measures, and optimise financial processes in line with operational realities.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of financial accounting, including high-volume

accounts payable and receivable

related to freight, customs duties, and third-party logistics charges. Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and operational efficiency. Prepare and analyse financial reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance with UK regulations, and alignment with international trade documentation. Lead the budgeting process, monitoring expenditures to maintain profitability while accommodating variable shipment volumes and seasonal peaks. Provide financial planning and forecasting insights to senior management, factoring in shipment cycles, client credit terms, and carrier payment schedules. Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering a collaborative environment and building expertise in trade-related finance processes. Liaise with external auditors, financial institutions, and trade finance providers, including invoice discounting and factoring companies familiar with the logistics sector. Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and continuously identify opportunities to streamline billing, reconciliation, and reporting.

Experience & Skills

Proven experience in financial management within freight forwarding, customs clearance, or logistics (managerial level preferred). Strong understanding of

industry-specific accounting

, including multi-currency ledgers, duty/VAT handling, and disbursement recovery.
Must have - familiarity with Cargowise software.

Demonstrated experience in managing accounts payable to carriers and suppliers, and accounts receivable from shippers, consignees, and freight agents. Exceptional leadership and team development skills. Proficiency in financial planning, analysis, and cash flow forecasting for service-based and credit-term-dependent businesses. Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, enabling informed decision-making in a fast-moving operational environment.

If you are an ambitious finance professional with sector-specific expertise in freight, customs, and logistics, and want to play a key role in driving financial performance and operational efficiency, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person