AddressDP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager at DP World, our successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the policies and procedures related to finance management and budget preparation for DP World UK Ports.
Our successful candidate will develop policies and procedures related to finance management and budget preparation. You will promote strong Business Partnering with departments and stakeholders to provide advice on financial affairs and provides advice on financial management issues. We need an ambitious, fully qualified Finance Manager to focus on process improvement and strengthening our finance structure. You must be an excellent communicator, with people management experience, ideally from a large organisation.
Location: Stanford le Hope, Hybrid remote (must live within a commutable distance)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Closing Date: 19 March 2024
About the Role
- Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts & KPI’s;
- Manage the Port “Revenue” function, by ensuring billing systems and processes are efficient, comprehensive and workable for the customer. Key aspects include protection from revenue leakage and ensuring the IT / Billing systems are appropriate for DP World Ports and Terminals and our customers;
- Prepare regular updates to Forecasts;
- Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly and Annual reports Port management, Regional and Head Office teams;
- Reporting of Revenue Analysis and overseeing Debtor performance;
- Reporting of Capital Expenditure performance;
- Preparation & Supervision of Annual Budget under the ultimate direction of Finance Director;
- Supervision & Preparation of key reconciliations in conjunction with Accountants and Financial Reporting team;
- Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous learning. Provide coaching and support to facilitate professional growth and development.
- Liaise & supervise internal and external audits;
- Responsible for ensuring maintenance of the billing system and tariffs as overarching manger of these roles Maintain professional knowledge of key accounting standards and practices;
What you will bring
Qualifications
- Qualified Accountant in a recognised professional Accountancy qualification; CIMA, ACCA, ACA Leadership or managerial qualification will be advantageous.
Experience
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Demonstrable leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of building and developing high performing teams. Experience working within a large finance team for an international organisation
Skills
- Strong communication skills - You are an exceptional listener. You communicate clearly. You write exceptionally well and you speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone. You’re comfortable on the phone or to groups of people – at any level. You are incredibly tactful when delivering the facts.
- Detail oriented - You pay strong attention to the details as it is one of your core qualities.
- Exceptional critical thinking skills - You can identify gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly.
- Strong collaborator - You can work independently because you self-manage, with limited direction and guidance, but you also enjoy collaborating across dynamic and multi-cultural teams
- Strategic mindset with a focus on driving business results
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Results oriented - You are proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments; you always demonstrate a “can do” positive attitude. Understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles, financial modelling and valuation techniques will be advantageous
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for millions of people around the world. DP World is here to make trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With more than 106,500 employees across 73 countries, we are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. By integrating our physical infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, we create efficient end-to-end solutions, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Economic Zones, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.
