Finance Manager

DHL Global Forwarding; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding Netherlands Finance is looking for a Finance Manager to own day-to-day PtP, RtR and IC processes and to lead the monthly CREST reporting according to internal policies and DHL standards.

The role reports to the Finance Accounting manager and requires strong English communication, project leadership, and a governance mindset to ensure compliance with the Global Operating Model.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or equivalent.
• Approx. 5 years of experience in the related field.
• Knowledge of accounting standards, statutory, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills also required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own day-to-day PtP, RtR and IC processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements (CREST reporting) following Month-end-close procedures.
• Oversee intercompany receivables/payables to optimize working capital.
• Manage PtP payables to minimize provisions and optimize cash.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and KPI achievement.
• Coordinate internal controls (ICS/ICON) and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Fluent in English

Dutch & English

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Coaching / people development

Education

University degree in Finance or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Country Netherlands (Country level)

Division DHL Global Forwarding

Business Unit DHL Global Forwarding (Netherlands)

Department Finance

Location Hoofsdoorp

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Finance Accounting manager.

Role Purpose

• Manage and owns day-to-day PtP, RtR and IC processes
• Manage the preparation of monthly financial statements (CREST reporting) as result of standardized Month-end-close procedures, in line with internal and external accounting principles, policies, and DHL standards & guidelines
• Manages intercompany receivables and payables in a efficient and cost-effective manner, and in line with internal and external policies and standards, in order to optimize the networking capital and minimize provisions for the business.
• Manages PtP payables in in line with internal and external policies and standards, in order to optimize the net working capital and minimize provisions for the business.
• Manages Balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure achievement of PtP and RTR/IC process KPI’s
• Maintain efficient relation with Global Service center
• TMS-lead for finance related CW1 topics
• Gate keeper for Internal control system (ICS/ICON)
• Finance lead for supplier live cycle management

Key Responsibilities

Administration and reporting

• Ensure compliance to the GOM (Global Operating Model) and reports any deviations detected.
• Obtains and maintains a thourough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure global internal control framework in the area of scope is implemented and followed.
• Responsible, in conjunction with the PtP, RTR, and IC specialists, for reviewing the process performance reports and provides feedback to service providers and internal stakeholders to ensure business requirements are being met and the process is continued to be improved.

Projects and implementation

• Leads projects and change management to implement process improvements in scope.

Realizing and coordinating activities.

• Interfaces with regional/global process owner and services providers regarding process optimization
• Interfaces with GSC management regarding outsourced activities.
• Liaison for internal and external auditors and local banks and regulatory entities, act as signatory of the company.
• Coordinates the annual independent audit including preparing financial statements which are audited.
• Active supporting on B/S budget and forecasting process.
• Ensures, in conjunction with Lease coordinator, correctness of LEAP reporting

Management department.

• Provides leadership and coaching to their direct reports and develops yearly departmental goals and tracks to
• Cross-functional communications and engagement
• Sponsorship for the team and its activities, as well as the service provider’s activities.
• Escalations – Authorization of escalated decisions and process/control exceptions, escalation point for PtP & RTR management, supplier escalation.
• Approval authorization of: journals, reconciliations (bank accounts, B/S accounts), corporate credit card requests, new CoA requests, budget and forecast provisions for IC.

TMS lead

• Responsible for setup & maintenance of CW1 for all finance related processes within CW1
• FPOC for all finance related CW1 queries/issues

Qualifications & Skill

• University degree in Finance or equivalent plus approx. 5 years of experience in relates field.
• Proven hand-on experience in used accounting system
• Knowledge of accounting standards, statutory, regulatory and legal requirements.
• High degree of conceptual and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) fluent in English
• Project management skills
• Strong coaching and people development skills
• Effective problem evaluation and solution
• Fluent in Dutch and English

Compensation

4800-6000 EUR monthly gross salary (based on experience)