Finance Controller Manager

DHL · Erlanger

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DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

Start YOUR career with DHL today…

We are seeking a Finance Controller for ATL Hub Operations and the Regional Ground Line Haul (GLH) cost base, providing strategic financial leadership, governance, and decision support across two critical operational functions. The role is accountable for overseeing financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial performance management, and Capex analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives and corporate financial standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management

• Lead the development and governance of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans for GLH and Hub Operations.
• Develop complex financial models, scenario analyses, and business projections to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, CAPEX proposals, and financial returns, providing recommendations to senior management.
• Challenge business assumptions, assess financial risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment between operational plans and financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial planning processes, systems, and forecasting methodologies.

Financial Governance & Control

• Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, accrual management, cost allocations and MAAs, intercompany accounting, and compliance with corporate policies.
• Ensure the integrity of financial results through robust balance sheet governance, account reviews, and resolution of financial risks and discrepancies.
• Lead compliance with internal controls, CRISP requirements, audit standards, and financial governance frameworks.
• Partner with Shared Service Centers and key stakeholders to resolve financial issues and improve the effectiveness of accounting and reporting processes.

Business Partnering & Strategic Financial Analysis

• Serve as the primary finance advisor for GLH and Hub Operations, providing insight and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Lead the analysis of financial and operational performance e.g: Cost per Piece (CpP), identifying key drivers, risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and business cases to senior leadership, translating complex data into actionable insights.
• Influence operational and strategic decisions through fact-based recommendations and financial impact assessments.
•  Drive financial transparency and accountability across business functions.

Capital Investment, Asset & Inventory Management

• Provide financial oversight of CAPEX, asset management, depreciation planning, and inventory governance.
• Evaluate capital project performance and ensure alignment with approved business cases (BCA) and financial objectives.
• Lead financial reviews related to asset utilization, disposals, and in
  • vestment prioritization.
  • Ensure appropriate controls and governance are maintained over company assets and inventory processes.

  Procure to Pay (PtP) and VMD Oversight

  • Provide financial oversight of vendor expenditures and PtP -related activities.
  •  Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Shared Services to drive resolution of financial issues and improve process effectiveness.
  • Advise stakeholders on financial implications related to vendor commitments, payment strategies, and contractual spend.
  • Support the implementation of controls that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and financial accountability.

  Executive Reporting & Financial Insights

  •  Lead the preparation and presentation of financial performance reviews for senior management and business stakeholders using SAP , TM1, CREST. Basware and GeT data.
  • Develop executive-level reporting that highlights key performance trends, risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities.
  • Drive the enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards, and financial analytics to improve business visibility and decision-making.
  • Ensure financial information is communicated clearly and effectively to support leadership actions and business outcomes.

  Labor Cost Management  & Resource Planning of FTE

  • Provide financial leadership and oversight of labor planning, workforce costs, and productivity performance across Hub operations.
  • Advise management on staffing strategies and resource allocation decisions based on financial and operational analysis
  •  Monitor labor trends, workforce investments, and productivity metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and cost performance.
  • Integrate workforce planning considerations into broader financial forecasts and strategic plans.

  Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  •  Build and maintain strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across Operations, Aviation, Network Planning, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance.
  • Influence business decisions by providing strategic financial guidance and independent challenge where appropriate.
  • Lead cross-functional financial reviews and facilitate alignment on priorities, risks, and performance objectives.
  • Provide guidance to finance team members, promoting continuous development and knowledge sharing.
  • Drive a culture of financial accountability, governance, and continuous improvement across supported business areas.

  Qualifications:

  Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline. Master’s degree or MBA preferred but not required (plus).

  Experience

  • Minimum 3-5  years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Supply Chain
  •  Excel,  Power BI  and Power Point.
  • Strong knowledge of P&L analysis, cost controlling, budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and month-end activities
  • Experience working with SAP for cost center analysis, invoice review, GR/IR follow-up, and operational accounting support.
  • Working knowledge of SQL, data maintenance, reporting automation, and financial KPI reporting.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and support business decisions with clear financial insight.
  •  Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and focused on process improvement.

  DHL is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

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