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 Validate the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets for assigned sites Approve site submissions and provide feedback Effectively communicate significant variances in performance against budget and forecast to senior leadership Facilitate lessons learned discussions and document conclusions to leverage across portfolio Develop and confirm site targets in support of the BU annual budget Present the monthly management reporting and corporate commentary to senior leadership Validate accounting controls and policies are applied appropriately Collaborates with Business development and Operations teams in the development of commercial proposals Ensures competitive pricing scenarios are provided to pursuit team Considering capital investments and financial hurdles Through management of team / process; manage approval process for all contract renewals and new business awards Actively influence ongoing decisions regarding site financial and commercial risks Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that commercial and financial risks and exposures are highlighted 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 Implement opportunities for improvement or site financial performance over portfolio. What are the requirements? Proven track record in a similar level role with experience of the above requirements Experience in customer/contractual based environment Ability to self direct and manage multiple projects Ability to influence key decision makers at all levels 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. 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