Strategic Financial Controller: Forecasting & Insights

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Express NZ is seeking a Financial Controller to join our forward-thinking finance team in Auckland. You will drive controlling activities, deliver insightful financial analysis, and support strategic planning across regions.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and performance improvement within a global logistics network. Ideal candidates bring a CPA, 6+ years of experience, and strong skills in Excel, Power BI, and ESG reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.
• Professional accountancy qualification (CPA or equivalent) required.
• Over 6 years of relevant experience in controlling or finance.
• Proficiency in Financial Policies, Finance Reporting Systems, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Dashboards, Power BI and Data Visualization.
• Strong understanding of DHL Business Knowledge, Business Processes and Financial Reporting.
• Excellent skills in Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, Forecasting and Financial Risk Management.
• Proven stakeholder Management and business Partnering abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement controlling objectives, plans and processes for specific business areas of small to medium scale complexity.
• Deliver controlling projects and activities, providing financial risk and opportunity analysis of operations, investment reviews and controls.
• Conduct thorough analysis of complex data, preparing forecasts, reports and recommendations to inform management decision-making.
• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis, performance-related reporting and relevant financial/non-financial information to management.
• Execute policies related to financial areas, budgets and general costs for the preparation of statements necessary for budget control.
• Coordinate cost allocation and profitability analysis within relevant systems.
• Prepare and submit monthly reporting and financial presentations to management, coordinating with countries and accounting teams.
• Act as a financial advisor, providing guidance on regulatory, tax and financial planning decisions, including annual budget consolidation and profitability enhancement measures.
• Support business owners in the preparation and analysis of business cases.
• Analyze issues and suggest enhancements in existing controlling processes, systems, techniques and methods to improve transparency and efficiency through digitalization and automation.
• Administer reporting processes for ESG controlling where applicable, including data collection and KPI definition.
• Guide business managers in interpreting financial information and drawing actionable conclusions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data visualization

Power BI

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Business Intelligence

Job description

DHL Express NZ is seeking a Financial Controller to join our forward-thinking finance team in Auckland. You will drive controlling activities, deliver insightful financial analysis, and support strategic planning across regions.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and performance improvement within a global logistics network. Ideal candidates bring a CPA, 6+ years of experience, and strong skills in Excel, Power BI, and ESG reporting.