Rhodes | Business Controller - Transport

DHL

UKonsitePosted Jul 14, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

Skills

excelgo

About the role

About us

By joining DHL Supply Chain, you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow. We're proud of our supportive work environment where employees are given the tools and training, they need to learn, grow, and succeed.

The diversity of our team mirrors the diversity of our customers and the communities we're a part of. We promote an inclusive environment – guided by mutual respect, openness, honesty, trust, and cooperation. Beyond our supportive culture, we also offer our employees:

A world class training program to your skillset and propel your career to new heights

Annual bonuses and merit reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contribution to our success

Staff engagement opportunities including volunteering opportunities, site events, competitions and our Go Teach, Go Help and Go Green programs

Employee of the month and employee of the year recognition

Access to Perk-Box, our employee reward program, along with impressive staff discounts at many of our household-name customers

DHL Supply Chain is committed to fostering an environment where employees feel comfortable to balance their priorities, work commitments, team engagement and work/life balance in collaboration with their manager, ensuring good and productive outcomes for all.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a commercially focused Business Controller – Transport to partner with our Transport Operations and Finance teams. This role plays a critical part in driving financial performance, providing commercial insights, and supporting strategic decision-making across our transport network. A dynamic role, where every day is different, your duties will include:

Partner with Transport Operations leaders to improve financial and operational performance.

Prepare and analyse monthly financial results, forecasts, and budgets.

Monitor transport costs, productivity metrics, and profitability.

Identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.

Ensure compliance with DHL financial policies and reporting requirements.

Drive continuous improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.

CA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Experience in business partnering, financial controlling, or commercial finance.

Background in transport, logistics, supply chain, or FMCG industries highly regarded.

Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

Advanced Excel and financial reporting capabilities.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven insights.

Please be aware that DHL Group will never ask for payment for interviews, certifications, or any part of the hiring process.

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