Finance Manager RtR Controlling

DHL; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company in the UK is seeking a Finance Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The incumbent will manage financial processes, oversee a team of up to four, and strengthen internal stakeholder relationships. Strong financial skills, communication abilities, and experience in process improvement are essential. This hybrid role offers a discretionary bonus, private medical insurance, and a generous pension scheme. Apply soon as reviews are ongoing.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Strong financial and influencing skills.
• Experience in stock management is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain controls and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end processes and reporting results.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Provide analysis to influence key decisions.

Skills

Strong financial and influencing skills

Team building and employee engagement

Clear, effective communication

Problem analysis

Organisational skills

Job description

Finance Manager (RTR)

Location: Daventry
Contract Type: 12 months FTC (maternity cover)
Grade: RCS J
Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the office

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking a Finance Manager (Controlling) to play a vital role in our new structure.

You will manage the running of a controlled and efficient team within Indirect Overheads Controlling. Working within DPDHL guidelines to ensure your team complete all processes accurately and on time, and in an environment of continuous improvement. You will support the Indirect functions, working alongside non-finance senior team members to ensure reporting of performance and business partnering are delivered to a high standard, whilst also maintaining adequate controls, accuracy and efficiency for that function.

What does the role entail?

• Manage month-end processes and reporting results to multiple stakeholders
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and targets to identify trends and variances to budgets / forecasts
• Manage Indirect functions and development of wider Finance team
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple functions to ensure best practice
• Work closely with Functional leads and Cost Centre Managers in understanding key cost drivers
• Provide appropriate analysis and recommendations to influence key decisions
• Review key risks and identifying potential risks
• Ensure financial controls are robust and fit for purpose
• Support the Financial / Commercial teams
• Managing a team of up to 4

What do we need from you?

• Strong financial and influencing skills
• Stock based experience advantageous
• Team building and employee engagement
• Clear, effective communication and strong stakeholder management skills
• Problem analysis and effective resolution/escalation
• Ability to identify changes and process improvement opportunities
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Maintain controls and procedures

Why join us?

• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

Who we are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

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Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.