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DHL · 4 days ago

Director Finance

Westerville, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$104K/yr - $198K/yr

10+ years exp

DHL is a prominent company in the logistics sector, seeking a Director Finance to provide financial insight and guidance to enhance performance and process efficiency. The role involves overseeing financial performance, managing monthly close processes, and leading discussions regarding financial and operational performance with various teams.

Courier ServiceDelivery ServiceLocal BusinessLogisticsSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

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