SF Partners
Financial Director
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We’re supporting an international freight forwarding and logistics business with the appointment of a Finance Director.
Reporting to the Group CFO and sitting on the UK Leadership Team, this is a highly visible role with responsibility for the UK finance function. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership, commercial insight and strong governance while supporting continued growth and transformation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and statutory accounts under IFRS
- Providing commercial analysis across customers, products, trade lanes and locations
- Managing working capital, cash flow, treasury, AP, AR and credit control
- Improving margins, profitability and operational efficiency
- Leading and developing the UK finance team
- Strengthening controls, systems and reporting processes
- Supporting acquisitions, integrations and transformation projects
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We’re looking for an ACA, ACCA or CIMA-qualified finance leader with previous experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller.
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Strong experience within freight forwarding, cargo, logistics, supply chain or transport is essential.
Candidates must understand the commercial and operational complexities of the sector, including customer profitability, trade lanes, tariffs and working capital.
Experience within international freight, a PE-backed environment or using CargoWise would be particularly advantageous.
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