Assistant Financial Controller

Bleckmann is a market leader in supply chain management (SCM) services for fashion and lifestyle brands. Established in 1862, Bleckmann has evolved from a transportation company into a provider of complete supply chain solutions, with specific expertise in e-fulfilment. With a strong base in Europe, the company has expanded to the U.S. and Asia, enabling Bleckmann to serve customers worldwide. Thanks to our investments and extensive experience in IT solutions, we offer a unified platform to our clients across the globe.

With approximately 6,500 team members, we work every day to support our customers and deliver on their promises. With a turnover of €626 million, Bleckmann has the scale and flexibility to provide world-class solutions.

Would you like to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to our growing success?

This is a permanent, full-time, daytime role working Monday to Friday, offering a competitive salary, depending on skills and experience. It is hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days working from home each week.

Responsible for partnering with Distribution Centre Managers to ensure effective management of P&L and Balance Sheets across assigned sites.

Key tasks:

• Manage site P&L and balance sheet
• Produce weekly management accounts by client
• Partner with Site Manager and Operations Manager
• Use data to improve financial and operational performance
• Work with suppliers to ensure accurate and timely billing
• Deliver insightful client reporting
• Support onboarding of new clients into Bleckmann
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Foster a positive team environment through communication and feedback

• Strong analytical approach to problem-solving
• Detail-focused with high accuracy standards
• Enjoys tackling challenges and complex tasks
• Structured and methodical work style
• Clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in Excel, including data manipulation
• Commercially astute with sound business judgment
• Fully or partially qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)

Our people are at the heart of what we do. They are critical to our clients’ successes and without a doubt, to our success also. This is why we offer a range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retail and Various Discounts via a Benefits Platform
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives (EAP, OH, Wellbeing hub via a benefits platform)
• Social Events
• Exclusive Client Discounts

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

If you wish to know more about the role or discuss accommodations within the recruitment and selection process, please contact:
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