Senior Finance Analyst

DHL Supply Chain; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Finance Analyst RTR, where your expertise will drive financial processes and support strategic decisions. In this pivotal role, you'll manage accounting tasks, engage with diverse teams, and contribute to process improvements. With a focus on compliance and reporting, you'll ensure accuracy in financial data while enjoying a range of competitive benefits. This innovative firm is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where your skills can shine and make a real impact on the business.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Confidential 24/7 GP service

Discounts on retail

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 support services

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in logistics or a similar industry.
• Knowledge of financial compliance and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting processes such as month-end and reconciliations across various sites.
• Engage with operations teams to ensure accurate inputs and outputs for processes.

Skills

Accounting Experience

Financial Compliance Knowledge

Oracle Cloud Experience

Time Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Teamwork

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Senior Finance Analyst RTR

Contract Type: 12 month Fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Location: Gatwick - 3 days a week

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

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

What does the role entail?

• Perform accounting processes such as month-end, reconciliations (e.g., Open Book Recs, Payroll Recs, Revenue BS Rec), fixed assets accounting, etc., across various sites, customers, or functions.
• Manage open book equalizations.
• Engage regularly with site operations teams, Reporting team, BU FCs, and shared services to ensure accurate inputs and outputs for processes.
• Develop deep business knowledge of the customer/sites to support decision-making.
• Maintain period-end and year-end closing schedules.
• Adhere to finance processes and produce accurate, timely reports.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Provide updates to the Reporting Manager on process status, issues, and escalations.
• Deliver processes according to KPI requirements and support performance management.
• Support change programs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and ensure compliance with all standard accounting procedures.
• Manage workflow to meet deadlines.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and other operational activities as required by the Controller or Manager.

What do we need from you?

• Knowledge of financial compliance and reporting standards.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in logistics or a similar industry.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud is preferred.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Flexible and resilient attitude.

Why choose us?

Along with competitive pay, you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health.
• Confidential 24/7 GP service.
• Discounts on retail, childcare, gym memberships, and more.
• Affordable loans and an enhanced pension scheme.
• 24/7 support services, including free counseling. More details: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

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

Be an essential part of everyday life

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams work across various industries to deliver for our customers, enabling them to serve their clients effectively.