At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance for Transport and Fleet, driving efficiency and cost savings.
- Company: Join a high-performing finance team at a leading logistics company.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and discounted shopping.
- Other info: Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous development within your team.
- Why this job: Be a strategic partner and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent finance qualification with proven leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are seeking an outstanding, commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to join our high-performing finance team at our Smethwick Head Office. Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance, you will act as the dedicated financial co-pilot for our Transport and Fleet departments. You will be a key strategic partner to the Associate Director of Transport & Fleet, driving operational efficiencies, unlocking cost savings, and leading high-profile business projects. Alongside your strategic responsibilities, you will lead, mentor, and develop a team of four qualified and non-qualified finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility
- Strategic Business Partnering: Act as the primary financial advisor to the Associate Director - Transport & Fleet, constructively challenging operational strategy, spend, and performance to maximize profitability.
- Team Leadership: Inspire, manage, and develop a team of 4 qualified and non-qualified financial professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous development.
- Commercial Insights & Analysis: Conduct deep-dive financial analysis into key performance drivers to identify trends, mitigate risks, and support long-term strategic planning.
- Financial Rigor & Cadence: Oversee the preparation and accuracy of critical weekly financial reporting, budgets, targets, and forecasts.
- Project Leadership & Transformation: Lead finance-specific initiatives and act as the finance lead for cross-functional business projects.
- Executive Presentations: Prepare and deliver high-impact performance presentations to the Operating board and the wider executive team, translating financial metrics into compelling business narratives.
Qualifications
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and/or be a fully qualified member of ACA / ACCA / CIMA or have a similarly recognised accountancy qualification. We would also expect:
- Proven Leadership: A tracking record of managing, motivating, and developing a team of financial professionals. You know how to delegate effectively while driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Commercial Acumen & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, command a room, and confidently challenge senior non-financial stakeholders.
- Advanced Analytical skills: Strong technical skills with the ability to build sophisticated financial models, interpret complex data sets, and translate them into actionable operational strategies.
- Project & Change Management: Extensive experience leading finance projects and acting as the financial anchor for wider business change initiatives.
- Resilience & Drive: A pragmatic, solution-oriented "can-do" mindset.
- Operational Curiosity: A deep interest in getting out into the business to understand the mechanics of our Transport and Fleet operations, allowing you to proactively identify spend efficiencies and manage financial risk.
Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.
About our benefits: We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…
- Holiday trading
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
- Vitality at Work
- Discounted shopping from ’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
- Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
- Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Senior Finance Manager - Transport And Fleet employer: DPDgroup
DPDgroup is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a supportive work culture in Rochdale. With a focus on service excellence, employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring they thrive in their roles while contributing to the company's commitment to operational efficiency and compliance.
