Director Finance
Job title: Director Finance in Westerville, OH at DHL
Company: DHL
Job description: This role will require up to 25% travel in the year.This role requires 5+ years commercial finance experience.Director FinanceCan you see yourself in a role where you are responsible for influencing business leaders and decision-making in rapidly changing environments?Are you the type of person who can lead a team to take theinitiative 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 Finance Director who will provide 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.Job Description
- Support their business group or locations with month-end close issues
- Oversee the management of monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion
- Analyze the financial performance of business group; analyses should include the understanding and documentation of financial and operational results against budget and forecast; analyses and commentary should be insightful and conducive to management action to improve performance
- Lead discussions with account teams and customers regarding financial and operational performance
- Facilitate the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets; review site and business group submissions and provide relevant feedback
- Oversee the development and training of site managers on commercial and financial processes
- Continual understanding of working capital position with a focus on outstanding accounts receivable; develop strategies to resolve collection issues
- Provide financial support and analysis to Business Development and Operations teams in the development of commercial pricing proposals
- Lead the negotiation of commercial agreements for new business, renewals, and significant changes to existing terms and conditions
- Foster a relationship that ensures an active and contributing role with operational site management teams in decisions that minimize financial and commercial risks
- Oversee analysis and provide approvals for capital expenditures for new business and replacement capital (including project appraisal); evaluate and recommend appropriate financing method (e.g. buy vs. lease)
- Liaise with Purchasing, Real Estate, Contract Administration and Operating teams to ensure that commercial and financial risks and exposures are highlighted and mitigated as appropriate
- Develop creative solutions that balance risk and reward in commercial relationships with customers
- Provide direction to team to effectively oversee a portfolio of remote sites governed by unique commercial agreements
- Ability to influence and align operations and function support teams towards a goal of financial and commercial success
- Build and maintain a positive relationship with your internal and external team
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or accounting, required
- MBA and/or CPA, preferred
- 10+ years of demonstrated success in financial management, required
- Logistics industry experience (captive or 3rd party), preferred
- Demonstrated customer relationship and commercial negotiation skills, required