Assistant Finance Manager

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager
Ref: req21484

Position: Assistant Finance Manager
Location: West Thurrock, RM203LJ
Customer: Multi
Salary: £Competitive
Job Type: FTC until May 2016, Full-Time
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 10th February 2016

At DHL, people mean the world to us. We aim to attract and retain the best talents. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We make sure that you know what a difference you make to our business and how you can be proud of building THE logistics company for the world.

Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, our mission is to provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers - helping them deliver better results every day.

We are offering one exceptional candidate the chance to be an Assistant Finance Manager at our site in West Thurrock until the end of May 2016. In this role you will hold key financial responsibility for managing all financial aspects of the operation with support from the Finance Manager, ensuring both customer and DHL reporting requirements are fulfilled.

What are you accountable for achieving as an Assistant Finance Manager?

Responsible for the preparation of weekly quicks and management accounts
Provide support to FM and Operations with financial collation and analysis
Assisting in the management of the Finance function, ensuring all audit and legal requirements are maintained
Undertake and complete all aspects of site month end trading
Ensuring revenue is invoiced accurately and debt collected in a timely fashion
Management and development of two finance clerks in conjunction with the other AFM's
Ensure strong financial controls and systems are managed and pro-actively ensure the controls are maintained
Ensuring the robustness of Global Metrics Scorecard (GMS) and Carbon accounting
Provide cover for the Finance Manager and the team in their absence
Assistance in preparation of budgets and forecasts
Continually challenge site / account performance and identify areas of opportunity and risk
Work closely with finance colleagues who have input on this contract.

What will you need as a successful Assistant Finance Manager?

Ideally you will be a Part Qualified Accountant or working towards an accountancy qualification e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Previous experience in a logistics / manufacturing / production environment, in an accountancy / financial position
Excellent IT skills, in particular MS Excel
Competent in the use of Oracle or experience of working with alternative financial software
Analytical and questioning mind
Experience with dealing / resolving customer issues
Self-motivated with the ability to work to strict deadlines and manage own priorities
Previous experience in a customer facing role

What will you get in return?

In addition to the excellent opportunities for progression, our package includes 25 days holiday, defined contribution pension scheme and access to discounts with major high street retailers.

What you'll need to do next...

If you have a proven track record of achievement within Finance and are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.

You may have experience of the following: Assistant Accountant, Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Manager, Management Accountant

Internal Candidates: Can you please ensure that you notify your line manager before applying for this role and discuss your suitability before submitting your application? All applicants CV's will be thoroughly reviewed, but not all internal candidates will necessarily be interviewed.