DPD Group UK

Logistics

FinanceManager

£60k+ Smethwick, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Finance Manager at DPD Group UK. Skills: IFRS 16, Capital Expenditure, Leasing. Oversee IFRS 16 reporting. Maintain accurate leasing records”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve year end target

Industry & Context.

Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Interrogate numerical data; Interrogate verbal data

Eligibility Requirements

Company car or cash alternative

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant, 3+ years post qualification experience, 2:1 degree in any discipline, Grade C GCSE Maths, Grade C GCSE English, Full UK Driving Licence

Nice to Have

In-depth knowledge of IFRS 16

What You'll Do.

Oversee IFRS 16 reporting

Maintain accurate leasing records

Prepare financial plans

Perform financial analysis

Perform scenario modelling

Oversee Capital Expenditure

Review monthly reporting

Assist with Leasing requirements

Review Balance Sheet reconciliations

Assist with audit processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with key stakeholders; Build rapport and relationships

Communication Scope

Present clear results

Process & Methodology

Project based activities

Full Job Description

Contract: 15 month fixed term contract / 37.5 hours Salary: Circa £60,000 plus bonus Location: Smethwick - Roebuck Lane, West Midlands, B66 1BY Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 DPD is a member of DPDgroup, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, and aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We also deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry. Our Senior Finance Manager is looking to recruit an outstanding Finance Manager to join their high performing team based in our Head Office in Smethwick. Your primary responsibilities will be to ensure the business requirements for IFRS 16, Capital Expenditure and Leasing are all delivered to an exceptional standard, to drive operational efficiencies within the team and to deliver key business projects. Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility * Oversee IFRS 16 reporting for UK and Group purposes (including maintaining accurate records within our leasing software) * Prepare detailed financial plans and forecasts related to IFRS 16 and lease commitments * Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and scenario modelling to assist stakeholders with decision making * Oversee Capital Expenditure including reviewing monthly reporting to Directors and Senior Management and ensuring we achieve our year end target * Assist the Senior Finance Manager with all Leasing requirements of the business (to include overseeing tenders with a panel of approved funders) * Review and sign-off of Balance Sheet reconciliations including Assets Under Construction * Assist the Senior Finance Manager with internal and external audit processes / requests ## Qualifications Ideally you will be a commercially astute and fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 3 years post qualification practical experience. We would also expect you to hold a minimum of a 2:1 degree in any discipline and Grade C or above GCSE (or equival

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