Industrial Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Engineer Finance (Logistics)
Department: Finance
Reporting To: Finance Manager / Financial Controller / Head of Finance

Job Purpose:
To support the Finance department by analysing operational and financial data within logistics and supply chain operations to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability. The Industrial Engineer will provide data-driven insights, cost models, and operational analysis to support financial decision-making, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Analysis & Financial Modelling:
  • Analyse logistics operational costs, including transport, warehousing, labour, and equipment.
  • Develop and maintain cost models for logistics operations.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
  • Support pricing models, cost-to-serve analysis, and profitability analysis.
  • Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Operational & Financial Performance Analysis:
  • Analyse operational performance and its impact on financial results.
  • Track and report on key financial and operational KPIs.
  • Investigate cost variances and provide root cause analysis.
  • Provide recommendations to improve operational and financial efficiency.
• Productivity & Efficiency Optimisation:
  • Conduct time and motion studies within warehouse and logistics operations.
  • Evaluate labour productivity, equipment utilisation, and process efficiency.
  • Recommend improvements to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with financial goals.
• Reporting & Data Management:
  • Develop dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel and Power BI.
  • Provide regular financial and operational performance reports to management.
  • Support month-end reporting with operational cost analysis.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of operational and financial data.
• Budgeting & Forecasting Support:
  • Assist finance with operational budgeting and forecasting.
  • Provide operational input into financial planning.
  • Support scenario modelling and financial impact analysis.
  • Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify inefficiencies in logistics and financial processes.
  • Support the implementation of process improvements and cost optimisation initiatives.
  • Standardise costing and reporting methodologies.
  • Support automation and digitisation of reporting processes.

Minimum Qualifi