Assistant Finance Manager

Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Hatfield/ Welham Green (Hertfordshire) Work Pattern - at least 1-2 dayS a week at Hatfield site possibly more for holiday cover the rest can be flexible

Hybrid working available plus ACCA/CIMA study support, 25 days holiday

Customer: Marks & Spencers

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Did you know that DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading contract logistics provider? Did you know that we employ over 40,000 people in the UK alone and that we have a habit of promoting from within? Did you know that each of our customers have a dedicated finance function and Finance and Operations work seamlessly to ensure we maintain our status as the partner of choice for businesses around the world.

We work across multiple sectors including Retail, Automotive, Aerospace, FMCG, Retail, Public Sector and Aviation? This diversity means that no two contracts are the same and the possibilities of career development are almost endless.

If you want to be part of this incredible journey, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you.

We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager who will work as part of a supportive and high energy team responsible for the preparation and presentation of accurate financial reports, budgets and forecasts to required deadlines for our M&S open book contract.

The Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Manager will include

• Take ownership of the finance input and support for weekly reporting process for Welham Green warehouse operation
• Assist in the completion of DHL Trading and associated reporting to a high standard
• Assistance in completion of site balance sheet reconciliations & open book reconciliations
• To support the Finance Managers in the preparation of robust M&S budgets and forecasts
• Assist with the completion of period review packs providing variance analysis on key areas
• To ensure all supplier activity to reconciled and accounted for including invoicing and debt management
• Assist with the production of key reports on a weekly, monthly and ad hoc basis for both the customer and DHL in an accurate and timely manner, providing variance analysis and detailed commentary
• Continually challenge account performance and identify areas of opportunity and risk
• Strong analytical skills to interrogate data, identify trends and highlight areas for improvement to enhance business performance

To be successful as an Assistant Finance Manager in DHL Supply Chain you need the following:

• Effective communication and rapport building skills
• Ability to develop and deliver high quality services and solutions
• A customer centric approach to finance and business operations
• An extremely high work ethic
• Motivation for career progression and development
• A knowledge of the use and meaning of finance metrics and tools
• Ability to gather and correlate correct date
• Ability to apply DPDHL financial policies to a limited range of activities
• Prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
• Be PC literate in Excel, Word etc.
• High level of literacy and numeracy

What will you get in return?

As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.