FP&A Lead

Job Description:

An exciting new Divisional FP&A Lead opportunity at DX!

About us

We are a leading independent parcel, mail and logistics services company operating throughout the UK and Ireland delivering the important things in life. DX provides next-day or scheduled delivery services for parcels and freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions, including warehouse management and the operation of customer-liveried vehicles. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise.

Role summary:

We’re looking for an organised and self-motivated individual to join and help lead the Divisional Finance team. The role will work closely with the Divisional Financial Controller to support the business by providing meaningful information and analysis for informed decision making as well as in depth forecasting. The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with leadership qualities, able to prioritise workloads, with the ability to communicate effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation and oversight of the annual budget and any further forecasting undertaken by the business
• Analysing and understanding variance to budget and prior periods; highlighting any potential areas of concerns to the appropriate people
• Supporting Divisional Financial Controller with meeting reporting/analytical requirements
• Must be willing and able to visit the depots around the country to grow understanding of the business and work with management teams on forecasting
• Involvement/oversight of daily/weekly/monthly reporting
• Help lead continuousimprovement in all that we do including automation and standardisation where possible

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong excel skills including working with large amounts of data in an efficient manner
• Previous experience in an FP&A type role; preferably studying for professional exams or recently qualified
• The candidate would ideally have experience of working closely with non-finance individuals
• Used to working to and achieving tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Financial systems experience desirable
• Driving licence

Personal Specification

• Have strong analytical and organisational skills and a questioning approach
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to not only create accurate reports but question and review the numbers and their impact
• Ability to continually review the reports produced by themselves and the team for their effectiveness within the business
• Tenacity to ensure timetables are met
• ‘Quality in everything we do, get it right first time’ attitude
• Strong communication skills are essential
• Be a team player, with ability lead and guide from the front to achieve successful team outcomes
• Be a proactive individual with the drive to always ask the question why?

Benefits:

• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Holidays: 25 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
• Long Service Recognition scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
• DX Discounts Portal
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!!

We look forward to hearing from you!