FP&A Manager (Logistics) in Utrecht

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Our client is an established and growing organisation operating within the logistics and supply chain industry. From its Utrecht location, the company coordinates complex logistics operations and works with customers and partners across the Netherlands and internationally. The organisation operates in a dynamic environment where volumes, capacity, labour costs and transportation rates can have an immediate impact on financial performance. As the business continues to develop, there is an increasing need for high-quality financial planning, analysis and decision support. To further strengthen the finance organisation, we are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager who can translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights. Job Description

Lead the annual budgeting and long-term planning process across the organisation Own the periodic forecasting process, including rolling forecasts and scenario analysis Prepare monthly management reporting and provide clear commentary on financial performance Analyse actual results against budget, forecast and prior year, identifying the underlying business drivers Develop financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making Provide management with clear insights into revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA and cash flow Analyse logistics-related KPIs, including volumes, transportation costs, warehouse costs, productivity and capacity utilisation Perform customer, contract and route profitability analyses and identify opportunities to improve margins Develop business cases for investments, new customers, operational projects and commercial opportunities Work closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and Finance to improve financial performance Monitor business performance and proactively identify financial risks and opportunities Challenge operational and commercial stakeholders on assumptions, results and improvement initiatives Improve existing dashboards, management reports and performance indicators Support senior management with scenario modelling and ad hoc strategic analyses Drive further automation and professionalisation of the FP&A function Coach and develop FP&A and finance colleagues and contribute to building a high-performing finance team The Successful Applicant

A completed HBO or university degree in Finance, Business Economics, Accountancy, Finance & Control or a comparable discipline Approximately 7 to 10 years of relevant finance experience, with a substantial part of that experience in FP&A, Business Control or Commercial Finance Previous experience in the logistics, transportation, supply chain or another operationally intensive environment is strongly preferred Demonstrable experience with budgeting, forecasting and management reporting Strong financial modelling and scenario-analysis capabilities Experience analysing operational and commercial performance alongside financial results Advanced knowledge of Excel Experience with Power BI or comparable business intelligence and visualisation tools Experience working with an ERP or enterprise finance system Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills The ability to present complex financial information in a clear and commercially relevant way Professional proficiency in English, with Dutch being a strong advantage Previous experience coaching or managing finance professionals is preferred What's on Offer

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