Finance Manager - Network Strategy & Leadership

DPD UK; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company car or car allowance

PMI

Laptop

Mobile

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a commercially astute finance leader to join our Network Finance Team. The role spans multiple depots, partnering with senior regional and network leaders to drive strategic initiatives and robust governance.

You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights, lead a high-performing team, and ensure agile, scalable reporting while maintaining strong controls and operational excellence across the network.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and 3+ years post-qualification.
• Ability to influence operational stakeholders and present to non-finance audiences.
• Curiosity about operations and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead key finance projects from inception to delivery with cross-functional teams.
• Advise Head of Regions and Associate Director on cost levers and initiatives.
• Drive governance and standardized financial processes across the network.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Redesign reporting processes to enable agile decision-making with robust controls.
• Collaborate with wider Finance to ensure consistency and aligned goals.
• Attend operational shifts to understand cost drivers behind numbers.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Operational curiosity

Culture add

Excel proficiency

BI / reporting tools

UK Driving Licence

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Google Reporting Suite

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a commercially astute finance leader to join our Network Finance Team. The role spans multiple depots, partnering with senior regional and network leaders to drive strategic initiatives and robust governance.

You will translate complex financial data into actionable insights, lead a high-performing team, and ensure agile, scalable reporting while maintaining strong controls and operational excellence across the network.