Finance Manager RtR Controlling

Finance Manager (RTR)

Location: Derby

Contract Type: Permanent

Grade: RCS J

Car or Car allowance (£6000), 26 days annual leave, Annual Bonus

DHL, an award-winning leader in supply chain solutions, is seeking a Finance Manager (Controlling) to play a pivotal role within our evolving finance structure. Supporting our major operations in Derby, a large-scale, state-of-the-art DHL facility, as well as our Avonmouth site, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact across a customer-focused operation. Some travel between sites will be required.

As a key people leader, you'll inspire and develop a talented finance team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence. We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences, understands the importance of strong business partnerships, and can translate financial insight into operational success.

Working within DPDHL guidelines, you'll ensure all financial processes are completed accurately and on time, while driving improvements that enhance efficiency and support the needs of our customers. You'll work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing high-quality reporting, performance analysis, and strategic business partnering that helps deliver exceptional service, maintain robust controls, and support business growth.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

Perform Controlling processes in scope for the respective site/customer like Reporting, Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting

Regular engagement with BU teams and shared services on inputs and outputs for the completion of common processes

Focus on building deep business knowledge for the customer/sites in scope to facilitate judgemental decisions

Manage updates and effectively maintain Budget, forecast and reporting schedules for the customer/sites in scope

Provide regular updates to the Controlling Controller on process completion and any escalations

Deliver the processes in scope to the agreed KPI requirements and support performance management

Support the continuous improvement agenda by providing documented suggestions on how quality and efficiency might be improved

Ensure all standard controlling processes on and off system are implemented and followed within your team, working closely with the Controller to

implement continuous improvement

Manage workflow for the team alongside peers and ensure appropriate escalation

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

Strong financial/accounting and influencing skills

Team building and employee engagement

Clear, effective communication and strong stakeholder management skills

Problem analysis and effective resolution/escalation

Ability to identify changes and process improvement opportunities

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

Maintain controls and procedures

Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent essential

✅WHY JOIN US?

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary bonus based on performance

We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview

Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

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