JOB DESCRIPTION
Financial Controller
12 month Fixed Term Contract
Location Rugby
Benefits include a car or allowance of £7000 plus bonus- this role is subject to a CRC
Connecting People. Improving Lives.
DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.
At DHL Supply Chain, our Finance function has a dual role as a value-creating advisor to the business and to maintain effective governance and compliance processes. Our vision is to maximise sustainable profitability and we work seamlessly to ensure we maintain our status as the partner of choice for businesses around the world.
What about your role?
We have an opportunity for a Financial Controller to join the Finance function on a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months. This is to look after our technology customer base and encompasses approximately 65 contracts. A passion and flair for partnering to customers is absolutely critical in this role.
The purpose of this role is to oversee financially and commercially a portfolio of remote operating sites governed by unique commercial agreements and varying customers. This position collaborates with the hub, operational sites and several functions in alignment with their BU. and reviews month-end close for all sites under your responsibility
1. Validate the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets for assigned sites
2. Approve site submissions and provide feedback
3. Effectively communicate significant variances in performance against budget and forecast to senior leadership
4. Facilitate lessons learned discussions and document conclusions to leverage across portfolio Develop and confirm site targets in support of the BU annual budget
5. Present the monthly management reporting and corporate commentary to senior leadership Validate accounting controls and policies are applied appropriately
6. Collaborates with Business development and Operations teams in the development of commercial proposals
7. Ensures competitive pricing scenarios are provided to pursuit team
8. Considering capital investments and financial hurdles
9. Through management of team / process; manage approval process for all contract renewals and new business awards
10. Actively influence ongoing decisions regarding site financial and commercial risks
11. Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that commercial and financial risks and exposures are highlighted
12. Drive site start ups for labour tracking, capex approval, start up spend and operational site budgets Monitor progress of profit improvement plans for underperforming sites and determine next steps and recommendations to senior leaders
13. Implement opportunities for improvement or site financial performance over portfolio.
What are the requirements?
14. Proven track record in a similar level role with experience of the above requirements
15. Experience in customer/contractual based environment
16. Ability to self direct and manage multiple projects
17. Ability to influence key decision makers at all levels
18. Excellent knowledge of accounting processes and terminology
19. Relevant financial qualification (ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent - essential
Why choose DHL Supply Chain?
As well as competitive pay rates, once you have completed your probation you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits to improve your wellbeing both at work and at home, including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more:
20. Physical Health – A free confidential 24/7 GP Service, Gym discounts, Cycle to work scheme
21. Financial Health – Enhanced Pension scheme, affordable loans, free mortgage advice and hundreds of retail/lifestyle discounts
22. Emotional Health – Free 24/7 employee support service for you and your family with access to free counselling
23. Social Health – Volunteering, mentoring and fundraising opportunities
What about career development?
We take every employee's career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone's voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL Supply Chain.