Finance Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Site Finance Manager to provide analytical financial support tied to warehouse operations, productivity, and budgeting. You will work with site leaders to influence decisions and improve profitability.

Responsibilities include month-end close, payroll, AR/AP, KPI reporting, and collaboration with HR and operations to drive efficiencies. Travel may be required to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or 4 years equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Logistics industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge of P&L and balance sheet.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills; with stakeholders from C Suite to warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for all accounting and finance activities (month end close, payroll, receivables, payables).
• Support warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, throughput reporting and analysis.
• Conduct customer meetings representing DHL Supply Chain.
• Interact with General Managers, Managers, and Supervisors to provide analytics.
• Prepare month end close accruals and journal entries; assist AR/AP processing and vendor payables.
• Reconcile purchase orders; prepare labor analysis reports for operations productivity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication & presentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership & team management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or 4 years equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Can you see yourself in a role where you are responsible for influencing operational leaders and decision-making in a distribution center environment? Are you the type of person who takes initiative to solve problems and pursue continuous improvement opportunities? Do you demonstrate the ability to think analytically and creatively while maintaining an intense attention to detail? Would it motivate you when the guidance you provide has a direct impact on company profitability?

If so, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a top notch Site Finance Manager who will provide financial/operational insight and guidance to enhance performance and process efficiency.

Job Description

To provide analytical support for all Accounting and Finance activities, such as month end close, payroll, receivables, payables, etc., as well as for operational activities such as warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, throughput reporting and analysis, etc.

• Conducts customer meetings as a representative of DHL Supply Chain
• Direct contact with the customer leading discussions on billing, strategy, and budgets
• Commercial complexity supports the higher level role (billing parameters, complex commercial discussions i.e. flex budgeting, KPI penalties/incentives, gain-share/pain-share)
• May support sites with multiple locations and/or customers
• Provide information as requested by external customers in relation to any and all items on customer invoices
• Audit vendor payables for accuracy and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained prior to payment
• Execute daily customer / vendor contract requirements and identify accessorial activity and ensure necessary documentation
• Work with Finance and HR department associates on a daily basis, providing support and assistance as needed
• Provide support to Kronos application and set-up to ensure accurate hourly activity reporting
• Interact with General Managers, Managers and Supervisors to provide analytical support as needed
• Participate in the necessary daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates
• Direct involvement with Accounting and Commercial Finance departments
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support to operations personnel in all areas of the operation as needed and requested
• Prepare month end close accrual and reclass journal entries
• Assist as needed with accounts receivable processing and collection
• Assist as needed with account payable processing
• Reconcile Purchase Orders as support to expense recognition
• Prepare daily and weekly labor analysis reports for operations productivity analysis
• Participate in the collection of performance measurements consistent with customer, vendor, and site requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance field or 4 years equivalent work experience, required
• 5+ years experience in Finance or Accounting, required
• Logistics industry experience, required
• Working knowledge of Accounting and Finance principles, required
• Advanced accounting knowledge: P&L and balance sheet
• Advanced communication and presentation skills; C Suite to warehouse
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels; team player
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and time management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced financial skillset; budgeting, forecasting and analysis
• Ability to influence business decisions with peers
• Effective project and time management
• Ability to work with ambiguity to solve issues
• Advanced PC skill proficiency in MS Office; excel and PowerPoint
• Advanced presentation skillset
• Leadership and team management
• Risk management and mitigation
• Willingness to travel

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.