Senior Finance Analyst

DHL Germany; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supply chain business as a Senior Finance Analyst RTR in Luton. You'll perform essential accounting processes, engage with operational teams, and contribute to decision-making. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Free GP service

Retail discounts

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee support service

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in logistics or a similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting processes such as month-end and reconciliations.
• Engage with site operations teams and maintain closing schedules.
• Support process improvement and deliver to agreed KPI requirements.

Skills

Financial Compliance

Communication

Time Management

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 so much more than crunch numbers. They add value to our business by truly understanding our data and helping our teams make informed, commercial decisions.

What does the role entail?

• Perform accounting processes in scope for a range of sites, customers or functions as directed, such as month-end, reconciliations (i.e., Open Book Recs, Payroll Recs, Revenue BS Rec, etc.), fixed assets accounting, etc.
• Open book equalisations
• Engage regularly with site operations teams, Reporting team, BU FCs, and shared services on inputs and outputs for completing common processes
• Build deep business knowledge for the customer/sites in scope to support decision-making
• Maintain period-end and year-end closing schedules for the customer/sites in scope
• Adhere to finance processes and ensure accurate, timely report production
• Participate in process improvement workshops and activities
• Provide regular updates to the Reporting Manager on process completion, issue resolution, and escalations
• Deliver processes to the agreed KPI requirements and support performance management
• Support change programmes
• Ensure all standard accounting processes on and off system are followed, identifying continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage individual workflow to meet deadlines
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required, including purchasing or operational admin activities as directed by the Controller or Manager

What do we need from you?

• Knowledge of financial compliance and reporting requirements
• 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in logistics or a similar industry
• Experience using 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 rates, you will be entitled to a range of award-winning 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 service for you and your family, including free counselling: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

We ensure all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Learn more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: 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 industries such as retail, automotive, healthcare, and more, to deliver for our customers and their clients.