Senior Manager - Forwarding Finance - Global Service Centre

DP World; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking a Senior Manager - Forwarding Finance at the Global Service Centre in Navi Mumbai. You will drive financial performance through planning, forecasting, and profitability analysis, partnering with global teams to enable cost control and strategic decision-making.

You will lead a high-performing team, develop FP&A processes, and deliver actionable insights to senior management across functions. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• FP&A experience in logistics industry (Freight Forwarding preferred).
• High level of integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality financial reporting and compliance.
• Proactive in identifying and solving financial issues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and present financial insights to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Set up FP&A processes and structure the FP&A vertical.
• Lead profitability analysis and develop reporting models.
• Update profitability weekly with drivers of financial performance at shipment level.
• Collaborate with global finance heads for operational discipline.
• Monitor costs, identify disconnects, and propose profitability improvements.
• Prepare periodic reports for global stakeholders with insights.
• Automate reporting and processes where possible.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analyses for strategic projects.
• Assist in leadership meeting presentations.
• Develop and track KPIs for cost of shipment analysis.

Skills

FP&A experience in logistics

Integrity

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

CA/ICWA/CPA/CMA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

Whats more, were reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

About DP World Global Service Centre

DP World's Global Service Centre (GSCs) are key enablers of growth delivering standardization, process excellence and expertise, and automation in areas of Finance, Freight Forwarding, Marine Services, Engineering and Human Resources, helping accelerate DP World's growth and business transformation. As we experience exponential growth, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. Discover your next role here and change whats possible for everyone! As an equal employer that recognizes and values diversity and an inclusive culture, we empower and up-skill our people with opportunities to perform at their best. Join us and be part of an amazing team that is transforming the future of world trade.

Role Purpose:

To drive financial performance through effective planning, forecasting, and profitability analysis. By partnering with global teams and providing actionable insights, the role supports strategic decision-making, cost control, and operational efficiency to achieve business objectives.

Designation:

Senior Manage - Forwarding Finance - Global Service Centre

Base Location:

Navi Mumbai

Reporting to:

Deputy General Manager - Forwarding Finance - Global Service Centre

Key Role Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis, Performance matrix:

• Setup FP&A process and structure the FP&A vertical.
• Lead and manage profitability analysis, including developing detailed reporting models.
• Update profitability on a weekly basis and provide analysis of key drivers impacting financial performance at the shipment level.
• Collaborate with global finance heads to ensure operational discipline.
• Monitor and analyze costs, identify areas of disconnect, and recommend actions to improve profitability.
• Prepare periodic reports for global stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and insightful analysis.
• Analyze financial performance, identify variances, and explain key financial metrics.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations for senior management to support decision-making.
• Automate reporting and processes where possible to improve efficiency.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to support business initiatives and strategic projects.
• Assist in preparing presentations for leadership meetings.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial, operational performance & enable cost of shipment analysis.

Business Partnering:

• Partner with country finance teams to track and evaluate performance, providing financial insights.
• Work with cross-functional teams to assess the financial impact of key initiatives and support decision-making processes.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Provide training and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
• Evaluate team performance and implement strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills & Competencies:

• Candidate must have FP&A experience in logistics industry (Freight Forwarding experience preferred)
• High level of integrity
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality financial reporting and compliance.
• Proactive in identifying and solving financial issues.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and present financial insights to senior management.

Education & Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant/ICWA/CPA/CMA with 7-10 years management experience in a financial reporting role
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• 10+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a managerial role in finance operations, in a shared service centre and/or freight forwarding industry.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

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