Group Logistics Finance Manager

Nomad Foods

Overview

The Logistics Finance Manager plays a key role in consolidating total-company logistics costs, and monitoring and analysing actual performance across all logistics indirect cost centres in multiple markets. The role partners closely with the Group Logistics Finance Manager to deliver accurate month-end close, Latest View submissions, and support on key strategic logistics projects. It ensures strong financial controls, clear visibility of cost drivers, and high‑quality insights that enable effective decision‑making in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

Consolidating and reviewing logistics KPIs monthly, versus prior year and budget
Benchmarking logistics costs across markets
Consolidating the total logistics indirect cost forecast across all relevant markets and functions
Support month‑end close activities, including: variance analysis & Cost center reviews
Preparation of commentary for senior stakeholders
Lead the preparation of Latest View (LV) submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with Group deadlines
Maintain and improve forecasting models, templates, and key assumptions
Working on cost saving projects for logistics direct and indirect costs
Performing controls in relevant areas

Qualifications

Essential

Bachelor’s degree
Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain finance related fields
Experience with planning systems and reporting technology
SAP
Positive attitude, pro-active, growth mindset, work to solve problems
Attention to detail
Excellent communication and written skills with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels both internally and externally
Ability to constructively challenges assumptions and thinking
Impactful report writing and presentation skills

Desirable

Previous Finance experience within an FMCG business
Very strong analytical and forecasting abilities
Strong modelling and solid database skills required