Subregional Controller UK & Ireland - DHL Global Forwarding
Reporting line: Direct: Subregional CFO UK & Ireland, Dotted: CEO Ireland
Location: Dublin area, Ireland
About DHL
DHL is a global market leader in the logistics and transport industry. The DHL Global Forwarding division is an air, ocean, and overland freight forwarder. We are present in more than 150 countries in more than 850 locations employing over 30,000 team members globally. Our mission is Excellence Simply Delivered which means that we make every effort to exceed our customers' expectations offering superior logistics solutions enabling our customers to save time and money.
Why Join DHL
Our culture is built on Respect and Results. At DHL, you will be part of a strong team that respects its' employees, society, and environment. You will interact with people from all over the world and get the chance to experience the unique international spirit of DHL. As part of our organization, you will receive various benefits including pension contributions, long service awards, social activities, education assistance, training, development and more.
Job Purpose
Manage the commercial controlling functions of UK and Ireland, be the business partner to the CEO Ireland and to the UK and Ireland senior management team. Participate in designing and implementing controlling strategies, financial and non-financial KPI planning, analysis and management. Controlling focus on efficient and effective financial management of products, stations, service centers for existing business as well as new business. Support all areas of business as the deputy of the subregional CFO. Monitor and advise on market and economic trends.
Key Tasks
• Responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, ensuring that commercial activities align with the company's financial goals.
• Analyze and monitor the performance of commercial operations, including revenue generation, cost management, and profitability.
• Lead the budgeting process for commercial activities, develop forecasts, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports and insights to senior management, highlight key performance indicators and trends.
• Month end closing activities, reviews, reconciliation and reporting
• Monitor sales pipeline and new business awards incl. award timing, volume, start of business, ship to profile. Closely cooperate with sales team to get latest information on business wins and losses.
• Collect market data, review and analyze. Link economic and market information to DGF UK and IE
business.
• Manage monthly PL/BS reviews, variance analysis and provide guidance to the business in regard to financial steering and optimization.
• Monitor, measure & action company, product and station profitability, productivity & key operational KPI's.
• Be the deputy of the subregional CFO, the business partner to the Ireland CEO and work closely with the UK and Ireland senior management team as well as the middle management including station managers and function heads.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage business integration projects and actively support the inorganic growth agenda
• Responsible for the service center controlling and financial management incl. detailed PL analysis,
volume and rate impact, contact point for operations and implement improvements.
• Business case management, review and assessment incl. financial calculation.
• As senior manager actively contribute to EOS activities and support for overall team engagement.
• Keep up to date on latest trends, policies and regulations.
• Provide trainings to stakeholders and peers Management Responsibility & Stakeholders engagement.
• Manage 5-10 experienced professionals located in Ireland and UK.
• Keep high engagement of own team and within the wider finance team.
• Influence others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.
• Develop strong, trusting relationships with business leaders across DHL
• Cooperate with and coordinate 3rd party stakeholders e.g. external service providers
• Advise customers and key stakeholders on processes, systems and tools
Qualifications & Skill Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
• University graduate Bachelor (Masters preferred)
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or other finance related qualifications
• 15+ years post qualification experience, finance/controlling focus
Skills:
• Strong attention to detail, transparent, reliable, trustworthy, assertive and decisive
• Ability to present complex information in a clear & impactful way
• Proven track record of building strong relationships and effectively influencing and challenging senior stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills with ability to improve engagement via alignment to company culture & values
• Commercially strong with ability to priorities areas of the business where risks or growth opportunities are present.
• Positive attitude towards challenges and changes, able to find good solutions for the stakeholders as well as the business overall
• Stress resistant and able to multitask, cross country
• Good analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills
• Emotional resilience and rational and realistic perspective
• Receptive for feedback and able to adjust to various situations
• Proactive attitude and outspoken
• Comfortable in a diverse and inclusive environment
Stakeholders:
• Subregional CFO UK and Ireland
• CEO Ireland
• Managing director UK
• UK and Ireland senior management teams
• Product Heads
• Regional Directors and Branch Managers
• Function Heads
• Accounting Teams
• Regional/Global Product Controlling Team
• Head of Sales / Sales Teams
About 50% travel within Ireland and the United Kingdom to visit different business stations and outside the UK/IE to attend meetings and trainings.
DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.