Sr. Site Financial Analyst
About the role
We are looking for a top notch Senior Financial Analyst who will lead a team tasked with providing financial insight and guidance to enhance performance and process efficiency. You’ll be exposed to multiple operations of different sizes, capital investments, and commercial structures and you’ll regularly partner with all of them to put them in the best position for success. You’ll learn about the overall business which will enhance your strategic orientation and better enable you to relate to short- and long-term obstacles.
Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process. Oversee month end & year-end financial closing processes. Provide support to Operations that ensures accurate results and help improve efficiency and achieve cost savings. Participate in new business costing, responsible for preparation of the financial models and review of the financial aspects of the new business. Provide financial support on ad-hoc projects.
Sr. Site Financial Analyst Can you see yourself in a role where you are responsible for influencing operational leaders and decision-making in a distribution center environment? Are you the type of person who takes initiative to solve problems and pursue continuous improvement opportunities? Do you demonstrate the ability to think analytically and creatively while maintaining an intense attention to detail? Would it motivate you when the guidance you provide has a direct impact on company profitability? If so, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you. We are looking for a top notch Senior Site Financial Analyst who will provide financial/operational insight and guidance to enhance performance and process efficiency.
Job Responsibilities To provide analytical support for all Accounting and Finance activities, such as month end close, payroll, receivables, payables, etc., as well as for operational activities such as warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, throughput reporting and analysis, etc. • Direct contact with the customer leading discussions on billing, strategy, and budgets typically with the assistance of GM • Commercial complexity supports the higher level role (billing parameters, complex commercial discussions i.e. flex budgeting, KPI penalties/incentives, gain-share/pain-share) • May support sites with multiple locations and/or customers • Provide information as requested by external customers in relation to any and all items on customer invoices • Audit vendor payables for accuracy and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained prior to payment • Provide a professional environment with relation to external customer representatives • Execute daily customer / vendor contract requirements and identify accessorial activity and ensure necessary documentation • Work with Finance and H/R department associates on a daily basis, providing support and assistance as needed • Provide support to Kronos application and set-up to ensure accurate hourly activity reporting • Interact with General Managers, Operations Manager and Supervisors to provide analytical support as needed • Provide back up to the purchasing supervisor when needed • Participate in the necessary daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates • Direct involvement with Accounting and Commercial Finance departments • Provide ad-hoc analytical support to operations personnel in all areas of the operation as needed and requested • Prepare month end close accrual and reclass journal entries • Assist as needed with accounts receivable processing and collection • Assist as needed with account payable processing • Reconcile Purchase Orders as support to expense recognition • Prepare daily and weekly labor analysis reports for operations productivity analysis • Participate in the collection of performance measurements consistent with customer, vendor, and site requirements • Ownership of balance sheets (black-line) account reconciliations
Required Education and Experience • Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance field or 4 years equivalent work experience, required • 3+ years experience in Finance or Accounting, required • Logistics industry experience, preferred • Working knowledge of Accounting and Finance principles, preferred • Advanced accounting knowledge: P&L and balance sheet • Effective communication skills; verbal & written • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels; team player • Ability to work independently, take initiative and time management • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Strong attention to detail • Advanced financial skillset; budgeting, forecasting and analysis • Ability to influence business decisions with peers • Effective project and time management • Ability to work with ambiguity to solve issues • Advanced PC skill proficiency in MS Office; excel and PowerPoint • Advanced presentation skillset • Willingness to travel
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.
About DHL Supply Chain
As the world’s largest contract logistics specialist, we create competitive advantage for customers through customized logistics solutions based on globally standardized warehousing, transportation and integrated services components. We bring sector expertise, global scale and local knowledge to design and manage supply chains from raw materials and manufacturing to finished goods delivery and return services.
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Sr. Site Financial Analyst
About the role
We are looking for a top notch Senior Financial Analyst who will lead a team tasked with providing financial insight and guidance to enhance performance and process efficiency. You’ll be exposed to multiple operations of different sizes, capital investments, and commercial structures and you’ll regularly partner with all of them to put them in the best position for success. You’ll learn about the overall business which will enhance your strategic orientation and better enable you to relate to short- and long-term obstacles.
Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting process. Oversee month end & year-end financial closing processes. Provide support to Operations that ensures accurate results and help improve efficiency and achieve cost savings. Participate in new business costing, responsible for preparation of the financial models and review of the financial aspects of the new business. Provide financial support on ad-hoc projects.
Sr. Site Financial Analyst Can you see yourself in a role where you are responsible for influencing operational leaders and decision-making in a distribution center environment? Are you the type of person who takes initiative to solve problems and pursue continuous improvement opportunities? Do you demonstrate the ability to think analytically and creatively while maintaining an intense attention to detail? Would it motivate you when the guidance you provide has a direct impact on company profitability? If so, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you. We are looking for a top notch Senior Site Financial Analyst who will provide financial/operational insight and guidance to enhance performance and process efficiency.
Job Responsibilities To provide analytical support for all Accounting and Finance activities, such as month end close, payroll, receivables, payables, etc., as well as for operational activities such as warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, throughput reporting and analysis, etc. • Direct contact with the customer leading discussions on billing, strategy, and budgets typically with the assistance of GM • Commercial complexity supports the higher level role (billing parameters, complex commercial discussions i.e. flex budgeting, KPI penalties/incentives, gain-share/pain-share) • May support sites with multiple locations and/or customers • Provide information as requested by external customers in relation to any and all items on customer invoices • Audit vendor payables for accuracy and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained prior to payment • Provide a professional environment with relation to external customer representatives • Execute daily customer / vendor contract requirements and identify accessorial activity and ensure necessary documentation • Work with Finance and H/R department associates on a daily basis, providing support and assistance as needed • Provide support to Kronos application and set-up to ensure accurate hourly activity reporting • Interact with General Managers, Operations Manager and Supervisors to provide analytical support as needed • Provide back up to the purchasing supervisor when needed • Participate in the necessary daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for associates • Direct involvement with Accounting and Commercial Finance departments • Provide ad-hoc analytical support to operations personnel in all areas of the operation as needed and requested • Prepare month end close accrual and reclass journal entries • Assist as needed with accounts receivable processing and collection • Assist as needed with account payable processing • Reconcile Purchase Orders as support to expense recognition • Prepare daily and weekly labor analysis reports for operations productivity analysis • Participate in the collection of performance measurements consistent with customer, vendor, and site requirements • Ownership of balance sheets (black-line) account reconciliations
Required Education and Experience • Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance field or 4 years equivalent work experience, required • 3+ years experience in Finance or Accounting, required • Logistics industry experience, preferred • Working knowledge of Accounting and Finance principles, preferred • Advanced accounting knowledge: P&L and balance sheet • Effective communication skills; verbal & written • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels; team player • Ability to work independently, take initiative and time management • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Strong attention to detail • Advanced financial skillset; budgeting, forecasting and analysis • Ability to influence business decisions with peers • Effective project and time management • Ability to work with ambiguity to solve issues • Advanced PC skill proficiency in MS Office; excel and PowerPoint • Advanced presentation skillset • Willingness to travel
Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.
About DHL Supply Chain
As the world’s largest contract logistics specialist, we create competitive advantage for customers through customized logistics solutions based on globally standardized warehousing, transportation and integrated services components. We bring sector expertise, global scale and local knowledge to design and manage supply chains from raw materials and manufacturing to finished goods delivery and return services.