Regional Finance Business Partner - Peterborough

DPD Group UK; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in the UK seeks a Regional Finance Business Partner. You will manage weekly P&L, oversee financial reporting, and collaborate with regional teams. The ideal candidate is newly qualified or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach. This role offers a salary of circa £49,000 plus benefits including holiday trading and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Health kiosks

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or actively working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Ability to present results clearly.
• Willingness to challenge reporting and operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Management of Weekly P&L including revenue analysis.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheets.
• Identifying cost savings and efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving attitude

Business partnering ability

Self-management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Reporting Suite

Google Reporting Suite

Job description

Overview

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

• Contract: Permanent / 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: circa £49,000 plus bonus and car allowance (or cash alternative)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:30
• You will cover a wide range of areas within the South East (Kent, Sussex, Essex, Surrey) and the East/Midlands (Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire), and therefore we are flexible with the base location for this role.

Role: Regional Finance Business Partner to join the Network Finance Team, working across regional depots and collaborating with Regional Finance Managers on projects, developing strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Management of Weekly P&L including revenue analysis, monthly and year end reporting, with concise consolidated reporting
• Review of daily/weekly reporting and ownership of weekly P&L review
• Be first point of contact for depot manager – holding daily/weekly calls and creating/logging relevant action plans
• Compiling annual/quarterly plans and presenting these to Senior Management team members
• Preparation of monthly balance sheets
• Identifying cost savings, efficiencies and risks for the region
• Leading a team within the Network audit process while managing junior members
• Review and redesign existing processes to facilitate decision making; positive ‘can-do’ attitude is crucial
• Taking the lead on specific projects to ensure delivery on time and in full

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will be newly qualified or actively working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification.

We would also expect;

• A willingness to challenge all reporting and operational practices
• Ability to Business Partner at all levels within Network
• Ability to self-manage workload and prioritise tasks by deadlines, importance and urgency
• Problem solving attitude with drive to deliver results
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present results clearly
• Proactive pursuit of continuous improvement in your area of responsibility and beyond
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and Google Reporting Suite applications
• Keen eye for detail and high-quality presentation of work

Benefits

About our Benefits

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business. In addition to salary and stability, we offer a range of benefits:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
• Health Kiosks visiting every location
• Vitality at Work
• Free On Site Parking
• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses for employees who regularly use a screen

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today