Finance Manager

2 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Metro Full time
Job Overview

Metro is a leading logistics company powered by industry-leading Metro technology. We deliver import/export air, ocean and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics and specialised services in retail, manufacturing and chemicals.

We are proud to say we have been voted a Great Place to Work by our employees in recognition of the positive ethos we have created across all of our locations.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a core team, implement impactful process improvements, and influence the financial health of a successful business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mastering Financial Operations: Lead the accounts payable process, ensuring seamless invoice processing, payments, and account reconciliations.
  • Manage a global back-office team, collaborating across borders for operational excellence.
  • Building Vendor Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with vendors, ensuring timely resolutions to queries and fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Delivering Insightful Reporting: Produce and present financial reports that inform decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Driving Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements to optimize efficiency and accuracy in the accounts payable function.
  • Ensuring Compliance and Control: Uphold company policies and conduct audits to mitigate risks and resolve discrepancies effectively.
  • Inspiring Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team, creating a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
  • Strengthening Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders through regular updates on operations, team performance, and strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience: At least 5 years in accounts payable, with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably in logistics or transportation.
  • Skills:
    • Deep understanding of accounting principles and processes.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with teams, vendors, and senior management.
    • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules, including occasional overtime or weekend work.

Why Choose Us?

  • Competitive salary including a bonus paid twice a year (£65,000)
  • Access to our benefits, discounts and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail and much more.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
  • Respectful working environment.
  • Plenty of opportunities for training and development

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