Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager

Reporting to: Head of Commercial Finance

Location: Laindon

Working Hours: 09.00 – 17.30pm Monday - Friday

Job type: Permanent

About Pro Carrier:

The guiding principle of Pro Carrier is to allow our customers to find sending their goods to and from anywhere in the world as easy and streamlined as possible across a range of offerings and all modes of transport.

Formerly known as DG International, the company was established in 2009 to provide high levels of customer service to a range of clients importing into the UK from Asia via sea and air. The company has grown rapidly since then and now offers a range of logistics services across diverse industry sectors.

Pro Carrier’s growth has been underpinned by a commitment to a set of shared values that creates a high-performance culture. We have employed self-motivated people who are empowered to make decisions to accelerate our growth.

Pro Carrier is poised for significant growth, with a strategy to grow to double in size over next three years, with Pro Carrier being at the forefront of that plan. The leadership team is experienced, dynamic and client-centric, and the focus for growth is around new technology offerings that compliment current services and additional market share from emerging markets.

Your New Role

In your role as a Commercial Finance Manager you will be in a control of Commercial Finance department’s day-to-day function. You will be required to provide support and guidance to ensure efficient and smooth running.

Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes

You will be line managing and supporting a team of 4 highly dynamic staff.

Responsibilities

· Oversee department’s day-to-day running, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion, and accomplish your own goals.

· Ensure that the team works productively and develops professionally

· Provide support and guidance to the team within below key areas:

o Purchase ledger

o Sales Ledger

o Internal systems ( maintenance and development)

o Query resolution / Escalation point

· Provide contingency cover for any of the above adopting hands-on approach

· Provide support to HOD with ad hoc projects

What You'll need to Succeed

To achieve all of that, you will be able to demonstrate and show evidence of:

· Previous experience in E Commerce

· Proven success in a managerial role

· A minimum 3 years of experience in people management

· A minimum 5 years of experience with Purchase ledger and Sales ledger

· A minimum 5 years of using Financial / Accounting Systems

· Previous experience handling / dealing with Import Duty & Tax

· Previous experience of Financial reporting ( management accounts level )

Personal abilities/skills

· Strong decision – making ability

· Focused and self-motivated

· Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills

· Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable

· Strong working knowledge of Sales / COS / Revenue protection

· Abily to work under pressure

· Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

What you'll get in Return

In return, you can expect to be given considerable responsibility for implementation and work closely with a small leadership team where your efforts and success will be noticed.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including free gym membership, private medical care and an employer pension contribution of 5% (based on the employee contributing 5%). We also offer free snacks (Chocolate, Fruit, Crisps, Protein Bars, Protein Shakes, Soft drinks etc) Pay day treats (free lunch or breakfast on us!), Company social events via our social committee, Employee of the month awards (a £500 bonus if you win!) plus many more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• People management: 3 years (preferred)
• Purchase Ledger / Sales Ledger: 5 years (preferred)
• Financial accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Commercial Finance Manager