*Senior Finance Analyst RTR*

DHL; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL, a leading supply chain business, is looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join its finance function. This role involves performing critical accounting processes, engaging with various operational teams, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. The position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring two days a week in the office and a comprehensive range of benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service for you (+ family)

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting in a logistics or similar industry desirable.
• Business partnering experience is a plus.
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting processes like month-end reconciliations and fixed asset accounting.
• Engage with operational teams for process inputs and outputs.
• Support process improvement workshops.

Skills

Excel

Strong financial skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Customer-facing experience

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Senior Finance Analyst RTR ( Remote with 2 days based in Hayes Middlesex)

Contract Type: 12-month FTC
Location: Hayes
Hybrid working - Must be able to commute to the office 2 days a week

DHL, an award-winning, leading supply chain business is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst 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?

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

• Perform accounting processes in scope for a range of sites, customers or functions as directed like month end, reconciliations ( Open Book Recs, Payroll Recs, Revenue BS Rec, etc.), fixed assets accounting etc.
• Open book equalisations
• Regular engagement with site ops teams, Reporting team, BU FC's and shared services on inputs and outputs for the completion of common processes
• Build deep business knowledge for the customer/sites in scope to provide support for decision making
• Effectively maintain period end and year end closing schedules for the customer/sites in scope Adherence to finance processes and accurate, timely report production
• Participate in process improvement workshops and activity
• Provide regular updates to the Reporting Manager on process completion, issue resolution and any escalations
• Deliver the processe s in scope 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 to the Reporting Manager
• Manage individual workflow ensuring agreed deadlines are met
• Ad hoc tasks as required Any other purchasing or operational admin related activities as required by the Controller or Manager

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Strong excel skills, Power BI/Queries a bonus
• Clear, effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Customer-facing experience
• Knowledge of financial compliance and reporting requirements
• Experience in accounting in a logistics or similar industry – desirable
• Business partnering experience - desirable

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.