DPD Group UK

Parcel delivery

SeniorFinanceManagerReporting

£75–105k ~AI est. Smethwick, West Midlands, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Finance Manager - Reporting at DPD Group UK. Skills: Financial reporting, Insurance finance, Team management. Oversee preparation, review, consolidation of weekly P&L accounts. Deliver high-quality financial presentations”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce lead times; Increase report depth; Increase report clarity; Implement measurable cost-reduction initiatives

Industry & Context.

Parcel delivery
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Full driving licence, Willingness to undertake UK travel, Willingness to stay away overnight

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree level or equivalent, Fully qualified ACA / ACCA, Demonstrable post qualification financial experience

Nice to Have

Advanced analytical skills, Advanced technical skills, Advanced problem-solving skills, Ability to adapt policies, Ability to develop programs, Ability to create financial models, Demonstrated ability to lead, Demonstrated ability to influence, Extensive proficiency in business software, Extensive experience in planning, Extensive experience in project management, Extensive experience in leadership, Proven ability to work effectively in a team, Maintain composure under pressure, Consistently meet multiple deadlines, Excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent oral communication skills, Excellent presentation skills, Negotiation ability, High standard of professional integrity, Practical 'can-do' approach

What You'll Do.

consolidation of weekly P&L accounts

Deliver high-quality financial presentations

Build and lead finance business partnering relationships

Lead and manage the reporting team

Maintain integrity of financial position

Oversee balance sheet reconciliations

Ensure rigorous controls over account movements

Lead annual planning cycle

Guarantee robust financial forecasting

Identify financial variances

Highlight key trends in revenue and costs

Drive continuous improvement in reporting cycle

Implement process optimisation

Implement automation in reporting cycle

Prepare financial information for business meetings

Serve as primary lead for External Audit

Manage interim and year-end audit tasks

Maintain seamless relationship with auditors

Provide direct line management and mentorship to analyst

Manage weekly and month-end reporting cycles

Guarantee accurate accruals

Guarantee financial integrity

Guarantee balance sheet reconciliation

Model full lifecycle cost of claims

Oversee development of reporting solutions

Oversee development of insights solutions

Understand claims patterns and costs

Identify high-cost trends

Identify strategic intervention opportunities

Implement measurable cost-reduction initiatives

Maintain robust financial governance over insurance workflows

Ensure invoice processing aligns with internal processes

Ensure reporting cycles align with internal processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Key internal and external stakeholders; Finance and non-finance stakeholders; Wider Insurance team

Communication Scope

Board-grade presentations; Written communication; Oral communication; Presentation skills; Negotiation

Process & Methodology

Planning, Project management, Leadership

Free ATS check

Applying for this Senior Finance Manager - Reporting role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on SmartRecruiters

  • SmartRecruiters often includes a video screening step — check camera and mic permissions.
  • Link your GitHub or portfolio directly in the profile section for technical roles.
  • Applications may be reviewed by AI scoring before reaching a recruiter — use keywords from the job description.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about DPD Group UK?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →