*Finance Analyst RtR - Controlling*

DHL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Analyst to enhance its finance function. This role involves performing critical accounting processes, engaging with various teams to ensure accurate reporting, and supporting decision-making through detailed business knowledge. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills, effective communication abilities, and a background in finance, preferably within the logistics sector. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits, including private medical insurance and employee support services.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 GP Service

Retail Discounts

Affordable Loans

Pension Scheme

Employee Support Services

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of finance experience, preferably in logistics.
• Strong Excel skills with pivot tables and V Lookups.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end accounting processes and reconciliations.
• Engage with operations and reporting teams for process inputs.

Skills

Excel

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Finance Experience

Customer-facing Experience

Financial Compliance Knowledge

Logistics Industry Knowledge

Job description

Req#: DPDHGLOBAL35303ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU

Finance Analyst

Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract - Immediate start

Location: Birmingham (B46 1TT)

Grade: RCS N

Working pattern: 37.5 hours/week over 5 days, 25 days holiday, potential bonus

DHL, an award-winning, leading supply chain business, is seeking a Finance Analyst to play a vital role within our Finance function, performing accounting processes for their respective operation.

Our team of Finance specialists do more than crunch numbers; they add value by understanding data and helping teams make informed, commercial decisions.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

Responsibilities include:

• Performing accounting processes such as month-end and reconciliations for the site/customer
• Engaging with site ops teams, Reporting team, BU FCs, and shared services for process inputs and outputs
• Building deep business knowledge for the customer/sites to support decision-making
• Maintaining period-end and year-end closing schedules
• Ensuring adherence to finance processes and timely report production
• Providing updates to the Reporting Manager on process completion and issues
• Delivering processes to KPI requirements and supporting performance management
• Managing workflow to meet deadlines
• Performing ad hoc tasks and other admin activities as required

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, V Lookups, and formulas
• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork ability
• 1-2 years of finance experience
• Customer-facing experience
• Knowledge of financial compliance and reporting
• Experience in logistics or similar industry (desirable)

WHY CHOOSE US?

Alongside competitive pay, benefits include:

• Private Medical Insurance via AXA Health
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Various discounts (retail, childcare, gym)
• Affordable loans and pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support, including free counselling: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION POLICY

We ensure fair, transparent, and consistent resourcing activities across the UK. Learn more about our approach here: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is a global leader in Supply Chain management, working across industries like retail, automotive, and healthcare to keep the world moving.

About the company

We are a team of over 400,000 logistics professionals, combining start-up innovation with the power of an international organization.