CFO Spain and Portugal

Overview

At DHL Global Forwarding we are looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance strategy and processes for Spain and Portugal. The position reports to the CFO Southern Europe and to the CEO DGF Iberia, and it will be based in Coslada (Madrid). This is a Local Senior Management Team position.

The main purpose of the role is to develop and manage DHL GF Finance, Controlling and Administration function, in accordance with overall Finance guidelines, legal framework and accounting standards, with the objective of supporting the Subregional and Country management and contributing to the achievement of the business objectives, whilst meeting regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial and operational performance and manage ongoing cost control.
• Ensure strong internal control environment.
• Identify financial risks and propose and implement solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Ensure that the planning, budgeting and forecasting process complies with overall financial policies and procedures to support the achievement of strategic targets.
• Manage the mid-term planning and yearly budget process in conjunction with line management.
• Assist line management and CEO Iberia in the preparation of operating budgets and monthly reviews.
• Drive financial and operational performance and initiate corrective measures to achieve profitability targets.
• Support decision-making process of all relevant line functions with financial advice & expertise.
• Responsible for accurate, transparent, relevant and timely management reporting to sub-regional and regional management, including financial (CREST) and operational data.
• Prepare variance analysis and narratives in order to alert management on financial issues, trends and opportunities.
• Manage cost modelling process, to ensure production of accurate, logical, standard costs.
• Manage profitability analysis (by product, customer, lane etc.).
• Support line management by providing an overview of business priorities derived from financial analysis at BU-, Branch- Product- Lane- or Customer level.
• Coordinate budgets for all major projects including integration projects.
• Build up efficient project monitoring tools to ensure delivery of planned results.
• Ensure fulfilment of any IFRS / statutory / legal requirements.
• Drive improvement in working capital management.
• In conjunction with corporate tax and utilizing internal or external country tax expertise, ensure optimal tax position for the business.
• Maintain optimum cash levels, whilst minimizing exposure.
• Evaluate and prepare investment proposals according to DP DHL and DGF guidelines (i.e. Real Estate)
• Ensure compliance with fiscal controls and with the guidelines from external auditors.
• Provide financial perspective / expertise in business negotiations with customers or suppliers.
• Country Compliance Officer : Act as point-of-contact in organization for employees to report potential cases of non-compliance or seek advice in cases, where non-compliance could arise.
• Facilitate internal training to employees (Compliance, finance...).
• Ensure compliance with legal and corporate policies (incl. fraud, bribery etc.), procedures and standards at country level.
• Ensure adherence to internal authorization levels and other local guidelines.
• Lead, recruit, train and organize development of a motivated finance & controlling team.
• Evaluate the staff performance of direct reports and ensure that the same is done for the other members of the team.
• Be responsible for applying and following the policies, procedures and processes defined in the Integrated Management System.

Qualifications and skills

What we offer?

Why DHL?

Because we care about people and put the customer in the center. We are employee centric and we\'re certified as Top Employer and Great Place to Work.

DHL Global Forwarding is the division of DHL Group specialized in air and ocean freight transportation. Through our global network of own offices, we offer door-to-door solutions, including value-added services associated with the management of the logistics chain (customs, insurance, transport with end-to-end temperature control, dangerous goods, etc.).

DHL Global Forwarding is an Equal Opportunity Company. We evaluate candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

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