Job Purpose :Roles that specialize in the planning, analysis and management of all financial matters by partnering, advising and challenging the management team and influencing the strategic direction whilst maintaining financial transparency and adherence to financial policies and supporting project work as well the broader business development agenda.
\nTypically responsible for being a key point of contact for support and advice in financial matters, either directly either indirectly through the involvement of other Finance specialists, shared services or external suppliers and for advising and challenging the management team to support them with informed decision making on Finance matters and impact on the business. Roles will comprise responsibility for:
\n\nBusiness Controlling (P&L for the Group / a Business Unit / region / country; management and legal view)\nFunctional Controlling (e.g. operations, customer, product, sales channel, IT)\nInvestment Controlling (e.g. capital investment projects, mergers and acquisitions)\n\nKey Areas of Responsibility:
\n\nFinancial Planning – forecasting, estimating trends and supporting the strategic direction for the Group / Business Unit / function and developing these into short (budget) and medium term plans (MTP / IBP)\nFinancial Control – ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and group policies. Managing funding requirements with the support of the Group Treasury functions, managing risk controlling\nProject / Investment Control and Review – supporting the business in evaluating business proposals with a view to maximize returns whilst minimizing risk. This includes assessment of capital investment projects and involvement in acquisition proposals.\nFinancial Performance Analysis and Reporting – analyzing and reporting of financial activity in a timely and transparent way with recommendations where appropriate. This involves holding periodic reviews with managers / staff.\nCommercial Support – supporting business partners in commercial negotiations with customers, suppliers with particular reference to pricing, payment terms, liability cover, termination costs and credit risk.\n\nTypical Activities:
\n\nProvide Controlling service and support to specific business area(s) of small / medium scale complexity\nAs experienced Controlling professional provide expert guidance to line managers within own business area(s) helping them to interpret figures and draw conclusions\nMay have responsibility for small team\nHandle broad range of Controlling work – some admin and routine (e.g. monthly budget reporting), but often complex and non-routine requiring more background research and analysis e.g. forecasting, business cases\nEnsure delivery of own service for own area to set standards, targets and schedules and improvements\nFocus on ensuring positive business impact of Finance within own area – country, sector, product, etc. in scope\nConsolidate Actual Capital Asset Acquisition and compare against Capital Expenditure Budget. Submit the Capex Forecast on monthly basis to Region.\nCoordinate with Regional INSIGHT team and submission of country data, if required.\nSupervise the monthly CRISP sampling & self-assessment exercise. Coordination with stakeholders on regular basis with regard to the same.\nPerform risk assessment together with the CFO on regular basis & ensure the periodic submission of the same, as required by the Region and the Global.\n\n
Required Functional Competencies:
\nFinance Core Functional Competencies
\n\nAnalytical Skills\nBusiness Communication\nDPDHL Business Knowledge\nRelationship Management\nKnowledge of Accounting Standards and Legal Requirements regarding Financial Processes\nKnowledge of DPDHL Financial Policies\nKnowledge of Financial Metrics & Tools\n\nJob Family Specific
\n\nFinancial Consolidation\nFinancial Risk Management\nFinancial Forecasting & Planning\nJudgment\n\nRelevant Qualifications:
\nBachelor’s Degree in Finance / Economics / Business Administration or similar
\nRequired Experience:
3-5 years of job experience in Controlling or Audit experience
\nOUR OFFER:\n\n\n\nStrong career support in an international environment.\n\n\nGreat culture and colleagues.\n\n\nMultifarious benefit programm.\n\n\n\nDo you see a personal challenge in these versatile and responsible tasks? Then apply now!\n\nWe look forward to receiving your application!\n\n