Senior Finance Analyst

DHL; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supply chain business as a Senior Finance Analyst RTR, where your expertise will drive financial accuracy and support strategic decisions. This role involves managing accounting processes, collaborating with diverse teams, and enhancing financial reporting standards. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of the organization. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits, including private medical insurance and employee support services, in a dynamic and inclusive environment. Be part of a company that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience in logistics preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting processes for various sites and functions.
• Engage with operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial compliance knowledge

Oracle Cloud experience

Time management skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

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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 crunch numbers; they add value by understanding data deeply and helping our teams make informed, commercial decisions.

What does the role entail?

• Perform accounting processes for various sites, customers, or functions, including month-end, reconciliations (e.g., Open Book Recs, Payroll Recs, Revenue BS Recs), fixed assets accounting, etc.
• Conduct 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 for the relevant sites
• Adhere to finance processes and ensure timely, accurate report production
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Provide updates to the Reporting Manager on process status, issues, and escalations
• Meet KPI requirements and support performance management
• Support change programs
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in accounting processes
• Manage workflow to meet deadlines
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required, including purchasing or operational admin activities

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 effectively in a team
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Flexibility and resilience

Why choose us?

Along with competitive pay, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Discounts on retail, childcare, gym memberships, and more
• Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support, including free counselling and family support: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

We ensure our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Learn more about our global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

Be an essential part of everyday life

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management, helping keep the world moving. Our teams work across industries like retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, delivering for our customers worldwide.