Finance Business Partner
Contract: Permanent
Location: UKI – Mainly Midlands-based with some travel required, flexible on base location
Grade: RCS I
Benefits include Car/Car allowance £7000, company bonus and family healthcare
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?
Our Finance Business Partners are critical in collaborating and providing that bridge between the customer, Operations and all internal teams. This role is pivotal in the commercial decision making and continuing success of the contract and in this role the ability to manage and influence the customer relationship alongside a deep understanding of commercial requirements is paramount
Some of your day to day will include;
* Provide operational support to Finance and operational management team to ensure the integrity of the reported numbers whilst managing commercial risks and opportunities for the business.
* Provide financial and commercial knowledge base and advice for finance community as well as Operational community.
* In Depth contractual understanding of commercial levers to drive value ensuring KPI Fee and Gainshare opportunities are adhered to and tracked accordingly with appropriate Customer sign off
* Work closely and be a key contact for DHL's customers ensuring accurate forecast projection in line with run rates supported by in-depth knowledge of key operational drivers affecting financial performance
* Work with our COEs to review and audit the operational locations in order to implement “Best Practices”
* Work with our COEs and Accounting and Governance team to ensure that rigorous financial control systems are in place and adhered to.
* Provide Commercial and Financial support to operational locations across the Region as required
* Ownership of Forecasting and budgeting process for the business area
* Ownership of all financial planning and control for the business area
* Investment appraisal - Provide analytical and decision-making information as required by the Ops and Finance - and where necessary receive/advise on the appropriate actions to capitalise on opportunities or mitigate risks
* Work with Ops and Business Development team in the creation of business projects and proposals and assess the commercial and contractual input.
* To undertake ad hoc Regional and divisional projects as and when required. Activities may include secondments, providing coverage for roles within the division, together with ad hoc projects as required by Operations and Finance team
* Start Ups - Co-ordination, production and reporting of Start Up Budget and Operating Budget and reporting of startup costs
* Establish a robust planning and implementation of business systems and processes at new operational site(s) including weekly and monthly P&L reporting in line with best & standard practices as per the current processes followed in the COE Finance structure
What are the requirements?
* Proven track record in a similar level role with experience of the above requirements
* Ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects
* Ability to influence key decision makers at all levels, including Customers
* Excellent knowledge of accounting processes and terminology
* 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:
* Physical Health – A free confidential 24/7 GP Service, Gym discounts, Cycle to work scheme
* Financial Health – Enhanced Pension scheme, affordable loans, free mortgage advice and hundreds of retail/lifestyle discounts
* Emotional Health – Free 24/7 employee support service for you and your family with access to free counselling
* 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.
What will you need to do next?
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up-to-date CV or covering letter.
We look forward to hearing from you, and hopefully welcoming you to our team.
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion
As a global company, we see the diversity of our employees as a genuine strength. A strength that we will only really leverage if we ensure that our employees sincerely feel that they can bring their true selves to work every day.
We're committed to attracting the best possible person for every vacancy irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK.