Manager - Financial Controlling

Job Title - Senior Manager - Financial Controlling

Introduction

DHL is a leading global brand in the logistics industry. DHL’s family of divisions offers an unrivalled portfolioof logistics services, ranging from national and international parcel delivery, international express, road, air and ocean transport, to industrial supply chain management. With its unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “THE logistics company for the world”.

DHL Express is a company that pioneered cross-border express delivery in 1969 & now is active in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. We connect people and improve their lives. And we do it by being uncompromisingly customer-centric and delivering excellence day in and day out. By bringing people together and making life simpler - for our customers, our employees, our investors, and our society - we help make the world a better place.

Role Descriptor

DHL Express is looking for a Manager - Financial Controlling to join and lead our team. He/she will be responsible to ensure timely and accurate execution of AOP, Investment Reporting and Forecast, BCA/Investment Appraisals, Regional Reporting and Collaboration, ESG Reporting, OCF Forecasting, CRISP, Cost Analysis and Projects.

Role Details

§ Role Title: Manager - Financial Controlling

§ Corporate/Business: DHL Express

§ Department/Function: Finance & Administration

§ Job family: EXP IN Financial Controlling

§ Reports to: Director - Financial Controlling

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with functions to develop Annual Operating Plan (Budget) and monthly reforecast for Investments for submission to Regional Office.

• Evaluation of business expansion programs and assist in the preparation and SMT review of business cases for Investments/CAPEX/Leases

• Strategic Regional Reporting - Investment Status Report, BCA Pipeline Report, Infrastructure Plan and Country Master Plan in collaboration with Operations

• OCF Analysis and development of OCF forecast for Regional submission

• Collaborate with Finance team in development of EBIT forecast and ensuring monthly and yearly closing of financial books

§ Coordinate with SA Country Controllers & Head of Finances to formulate, implement and maintain Revenue, Cost (including NWF) and budgetary control mechanisms.

§ Analyze monthly actual results after closure of accounts to explain variances.

• Develop, implement, maintain and review financial controls in order to attain accurate and complete financial information (incl. CRISP Maker Checker)

• Drive ESG Initiatives/EU Taxonomy for Country with Operations and within Finance

• Closely work with Commercial team to understand Revenue variances, Reporting and improving compliances

§ Undertake Cross functional, Regional and Finance projects to drive Business innovation, identifying and recommending process improvements and promote Digitalization.

• INSIGHT Costing in collaboration with functions, Region and INSIGHT Champion

• Implementation and monitoring approved policies and procedures as per Controlling guidelines

Leadership and Behavioral

• Develop a high-performance service culture within the functional department.
• Plan, organize and direct and efficient and effective functional department.
• Manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of Global, Regional and Country objectives and targets.
• Identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled functional department.

Skills Required

§ Team Management and Leadership

§ Ability to work with senior Management

§ Good problem-solving skills.

§ Inquisitive and analytical.

§ Software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.).

§ Communication skills

Profile Requirements (Experience/Certifications/Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience in a similar capacity.

• Professional accountancy qualification (CPA, CA, or equivalent).