Job Description

About the Role:


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager based out of Lichfield on the Screwfix contract. The role will be responsible for the day to day running of the finance department for the Warehouse operations of 2 sites, managing all financial activities in a manner that adds value to the client, the business and successfully achieves key operational performance objectives.


This role will report into the Senior Commercial Finance Manager with functional reporting to the General Managers of the Lichfield & Daresbury sites & requires an individual already used to working at this level, and across multiple sites.


It is Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, with some hybrid working available after the initial training period.

How will you contribute?

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Finance Manager, this role will be responsible for direct line management of two Assistant Accountants & a Payroll/Finance Assistant. 2x Site receptionists will report to this role via the Assistant Accountants Budget responsibility for a c30m operating budget across 2 sites Manage financial activities in a manner that adds value to the client and the business to achieve key operational performance objectives. Prepare and deliver the Warehouse customer budgets and reforecast process Ensure financial control requirements & policies (including SOX) are met providing a reliable service to the operation whilst meeting budgetary requirements. Ensure a high quality and efficient service is provided both internally and externally to achieve site targets. Develop and maintain a motivated team by providing direction, two-way feedback/ communication and effectively monitoring performance to ensure high levels of service are achieved and maintained. Manage the weekly & monthly reporting to the client within agreed timescales, providing variance analysis where required Promptly resolving and escalating customer queries on their financials Manage the monthly reporting requirements for Wincanton including balance sheet reviews. To communicate key performance targets in all areas conveying facts and ideas clearly, accurately, effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing. Ensure confidentiality protecting the client and the business. Ensure audits are conducted in line with Wincanton policy and procedure and financial regulations. Support the site management team providing regular information relating to performance and budgets. Providing support to payroll where necessary

What will you bring?

Recognised accounting qualification ACCA/ CIMA/ ACA (ideal) Has experience of working in a logistics business & has worked previously in finance/accounting at this level (essential) Proven leadership and management skills across multi-site operations (essential) Demonstrable sound budgeting, forecasting, and reporting knowledge (essential) Sound ledger knowledge and technical ability, ideally some experience of SOX (Ideal) The successful candidate will have positive personality with a can-do attitude, a questioning mind who is happy to challenge back the operation when reviewing costs to find the right answer (essential) Self-motivated, enthusiastic and able to work accurately under pressure, plus flexible to the needs of the business during key reporting periods (essential) Ability to work under his/her own initiative as well as part of a team (essential) Understanding the dynamics of open/ closed book contracts (ideal) Understanding the relationship of KPIs and cost drivers to financial management / performance of the contract against budgets and forecasts (essential)

What do we offer?

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.


Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.


Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce



Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.