Job Description

Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

How will you contribute?

• Reporting to the Contract Accountant.
• Responsible for one direct report
• Direct responsibility for one major contract but with involvement across all team activities
• To manage all financial control procedures and ensuring contract expenditure is managed to budgetary constraints.
• Managing and producing weekly financial and statistical information for the client as well as period reporting for both Wincanton and the Client
• Preparation of customer budgets and forecasts as well as participating in budgetary and forecast planning meetings with the Client
• Assist with and manage the production of Wincanton budgets/forecasts
• Analysis of operational as well as financial data in order to explain trends and justify expenditure levels
• Responsibility for Balance Sheet Controls and Reconciliation for the Finance Team portfolio
• Producing ad-hoc reports, costing and expenditure trend analysis as required.
• Managing, supporting and developing the finance team.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, private healthcare, 25 days holidays + bank holidays with the option to buy more, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme ,employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous Accounting experience. Possessing or working towards a recognized Accounting qualification Sound Ledger knowledge. PC skills with knowledge of accounting standards. Knowledge and understanding of Transport KPI’s with understanding of financial management/performance of the operation. Experience of supervising/managing direct reports, leading by example, is approachable, open, fair and consistent with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work to deadlines, paying attention to details whilst prioritizing workload. Must have a flexible approach. You must be able to work shifts as necessary to ensure the effective running of the contract.