Senior Finance Manager
Job description
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: Senior Finance Manager
Location: Coalville (Lutterworth) Bristol or Coventry
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Closing Date: 15/3/22
Benefits include Car/ or car allowance + Bonus + 5 weeks holiday
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”
What about your role?
We have an opportunity for a Senior Finance Manager to join the Finance function. This is supporting a number of long standing open and closed book contracts within the technology sector.
Your key accountabilities and responsibilities will include the following:
- Provide financial governance and support as a finance business partner.
- Identify, recommend and manage solutions to minimise financial and commercial risk and improve efficiency, profitability and cash flow.
- Ensure that changes to financial requirements are communicated and implemented promptly.
- Work with internal & external partners / customers to foster collaboration, networking & best practice.
- Align to the strategic direction of the business and the associated initiatives.
- Implement financial strategies, plans and targets to develop existing & new business.
- Ensure that robust financial solutions are implemented and monitored to optimise profit and minimise associated risk.
- Support the preparation of financial reports, models, budgets and forecast working with other stakeholders (eg. operations, HR, IT, etc.) to ensure profit optimisation & risk mitigation.
- Manage improvement programmes to aid business efficiency and profitability.
- Ensure financial governance and ethical standards are maintained and communicated.
- Manage financial (& business) reporting & forecasting to aid decision making and monitor progress.
- Manage and develop financial expertise in the business enabling financial best practice.
- Actively manage, develop and motivate Finance team.
- Manage and support own & others career development and succession agenda.
What are the requirements?
- Proven track record in a similar level role with experience of the above requirements
- Ability to influence key decision makers at all levels
- Excellent knowledge of accounting processes and terminology
- People management experience and excellent communication skills
- Hold relevant financial qualifications (ACCA / CIMA etc.), or be training towards them
Why choose DHL Supply Chain?
As well as competitive pay rates, once you have completed your probation you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits to improve your wellbeing both at work and at home, including discount vouchers for restaurants, cinemas, retail outlets, healthcare and much more:
- Physical Health – A free confidential 24/7 GP Service, Gym discounts, Cycle to work scheme
- Financial Health – Enhanced Pension scheme, affordable loans, free mortgage advice and hundreds of retail/lifestyle discounts
- Emotional Health – Free 24/7 employee support service for you and your family with access to free counselling
- Social Health – Volunteering, mentoring and fundraising opportunities
What about career development?
We take every employee's career seriously and believe in realising their full potential. We have dedicated learning and development programmes that are open to every employee and an open working culture where everyone's voice is heard, so you can shape your future career path at DHL Supply Chain.
What will you need to do next?
If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up to date CV or covering letter.
