Senior Finance Analyst

DHL Supply Chain; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst RTR to enhance their Finance function. The role involves managing accounting processes, engaging with operations teams, and supporting decision-making through data analysis. You'll work in a dynamic environment with a mix of on-site and remote work, contributing to performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance via AXA Health

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Discounts on retail, childcare, gym, and more

Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme

24/7 support services for you and your family

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing, reconciliations, and fixed assets accounting.
• Engage with site operations teams and ensure accurate reporting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Analytical Skills

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Senior Finance Analyst RTR

Contract Type: 12 month Fixed term contract
Location: Luton - work pattern is 3 days on site and 2 can be worked remotely. Travel to site for customer meetings required (Gatwick and Liverpool)

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 and helping teams make informed, commercial decisions.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your duties, you will be responsible for:

• Performing accounting processes such as month-end closing, reconciliations (e.g., Open Book Recs, Payroll Recs, Revenue BS Rec), fixed assets accounting, etc., across various sites, customers, or functions.
• Managing open book equalisations.
• Engaging regularly with site operations teams, Reporting team, BU FCs, and shared services to ensure accurate inputs and outputs for processes.
• Building deep business knowledge for the customer/sites in scope to support decision-making.
• Maintaining period-end and year-end closing schedules.
• Adhering to finance processes and ensuring timely, accurate report production.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives.
• Providing updates to the Reporting Manager on process status, issues, and escalations.
• Delivering processes according to KPI requirements and supporting performance management.
• Supporting change programs.
• Following standard accounting processes on and off system, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Managing individual workflow to meet deadlines.
• Performing ad hoc tasks and other admin activities as required.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Knowledge of financial compliance and reporting requirements.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience in logistics or a similar industry (preferred).
• Experience using Oracle Cloud (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 benefits including:

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

OUR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION APPROACH

We commit to fair, transparent, and consistent resourcing activities 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 leads in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams deliver across retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, enabling our customers to serve their clients effectively.