Role overview

Clipper is a completely new breed of logistics company. With ability and agility at our core, our cutting-edge operations allow us to provide world class service to customers such as John Lewis, River Island, Marks & Spencer, The NHS and (url removed)

We are now seeking a Finance Manager to join our site in Crick supporting our NHS contract with the distribution of PPE to the front line.

Key Accountabilities of the role:


• Management of assistant finance manager & finance assistant


• Ensure that all contract management reporting is produced in a timely and accurate manner to customer agreed timetables in agreed format


• Compilation and preparation of periodic budgets and forecasts for contracts and Clipper


• Active contribution to customer relationship through weekly and ad hoc review meetings


• Ensure Clipper weekly, monthly and annual management reporting is produced in a timely and accurate manner with variance analysis provided as required


• Provide support to the operation, Site Manager and wider business on all financial and allied operational matters relating to the contracts operations and development including active engagement with operational teams


• Provide support, development and leadership to ensure the maintenance of the control environment and the improvement of financial and operational practices


• Support Group initiatives as requested


• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with all HSE directives


• Ad Hoc tasks and projects as reasonably required by Clipper management teams

Required skills, knowledge and experience:


• CIMA/ACCA Qualified


• Team management


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Advanced excel skills including the ability to use formulas to a good standard


• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines


• Self-motivated and works under own initiative

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:


• Logistics experience - 3PL