Senior Finance Analyst

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

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst RTR to enhance its Finance function. This role involves managing accounting processes, engaging with teams, and supporting decision-making. The ideal candidate will have accounting experience and strong analytical skills, contributing to process improvements and compliance.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Free GP service

Retail discounts

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 support service

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close and reconciliations across various sites.
• Engage with site operations and reporting teams for smooth processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in accounting.

Skills

Financial Compliance

Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

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 days remote. Travel to sites 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 our data and helping teams make informed, commercial decisions.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

Responsibilities include:

• Perform accounting processes such as month-end close, reconciliations (e.g., Open Book Recs, Payroll Recs, Revenue BS Recs), fixed assets accounting, etc., across various sites, customers, or functions.
• Conduct open book equalizations.
• Engage regularly with site operations teams, Reporting team, BU FCs, and shared services to ensure smooth process completion.
• 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 regarding process status, issues, and escalations.
• Meet KPI requirements and support performance management.
• Support change programs.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in standard accounting processes.
• Manage workflow to meet deadlines.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and other operational activities as required.

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 within a team.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Flexible and resilient attitude.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Along with competitive pay, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health.
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service.
• Various discounts (retail, childcare, gym).
• Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme.
• 24/7 support service for you and your family, including free counseling. More info: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION APPROACH

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

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL leads in Supply Chain management, working across industries like retail, automotive, and healthcare to keep the world moving and help our customers deliver to theirs.