Finance Business Partner - Operations (Functional Controller)

DHL; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Corporate benefits

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Functional Controller in the Town of Florida, New York. This role will analyze operational and financial performance, partnering with management on improvements and enhancing financial visibility.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of experience, particularly in logistics. Strong skills in Excel, stakeholder management, and familiarity with tools like SAP are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience required; logistics industry experience is a plus.
• Experience building financial or operational models.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex data.

Responsibilities

• Own reporting and analysis of operational and financial performance for assigned function(s).
• Develop and enhance management reports and financial models.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and cross-functional teams for data integrity.

Skills

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Weston, FL | Less than 10% travel | Office-based role with regular in-person presence (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Base Salary Range: $93,150 – $124,200 (This is an individual contributor role)

Job Summary

The Functional Controller will analyze the operational and financial performance of assigned function(s), create visibility into key business drivers, and provide recommendations to management to improve overall performance. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to ensure transparency and accuracy of information, strengthen reporting, support planning and decision‑making, and drive financial awareness across the business.

Why Join This Team

• Work at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy in a dynamic e‑commerce logistics environment.
• Partner with leaders, influence decisions with data, and contribute to initiatives that improve business performance.
• Benefit from professional development opportunities, including training, learning programs, tuition assistance, and on‑the‑job growth and Corporate Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Own reporting and analysis of operational and financial performance for assigned function(s), including volume, revenue, costs, expenses, and investments.
• Develop and enhance management reports, financial models, and methodologies that improve visibility, transparency, and decision support.
• Act as a business partner to functional leaders by supporting planning activities such as budgets, forecasts, strategic plans, target setting, and performance improvement actions.
• Monitor and drive cost control and optimization initiatives while supporting informed, data‑driven decision‑making.
• Review major spend categories and support business case analyses, investment evaluations, and recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and cross‑functional teams to ensure data integrity, audit readiness, and strong internal controls.
• Support process improvement, standard operating procedures, compliance requirements, and the digitalization or automation of reports and processes.
• Promote financial awareness within assigned function(s), including coaching, stakeholder alignment, and cross‑functional project support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience required; logistics industry experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience building financial or operational models, reporting structures, and performance analysis from the ground up.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, SQL, and/or Python is a plus, along with strong project‑management and problem‑solving capabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disability