DP World
UK Financial Controller
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Job Description
Financial Controller – 15 month FTC
About The Role
DP World have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to join our UK Finance team on a 15 month FTC. This role is responsible for managing DP World UK’s financial activities such as assisting with developing policies and procedures related to finance management and budget preparation. You will work with the Senior UK finance controller, departments and stakeholders to provide advice on financial affairs and provides advice on financial management issues. Also working together with stakeholders in financial long-term planning according to DP World's strategy and objectives.
Location: Stanford le Hope
NOTE: As a UK Role, there is a requirement to travel to and work from both DP World Southampton and DP World London Gateway. The UK Financial Controller should visit the site that they are not located regularly, according to business need.
How You Will Contribute
Financial Control
- All revenue is captured, invoiced and collected in a timely manner while ensuring DP World UK customers continue to enjoy a favorable business experience;
- All operational costs are correctly accounted for and that responsible departments are fully involved in the cost control and reporting process;
- All items of Capex are correctly reported and controlled both as assets under construction and post capitalization. Both from internal reporting and Tax perspectives;
- Provide all financial data required by the Accountants in a form to ensure accurate reporting to London Gateway, DP World Southampton, Region and Group;
- All finance systems, and associated interfaces, to be kept up to date and additional functionality constantly reviewed;
- Manage cash flows from trading, internal and external investment in each company to minimise cash balances while avoiding payment issues;
- Ensure all requirements of external funding are fully complied with;
- Continue to improve and develop cash forecasting;
- Manage the internal approval process.
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Regulatory
- Assist in the preparation of Statutory accounts for all DP World UK active & dormant companies ahead of deadline;
- VAT, CIS and all other HMG reporting is submitted on an accurate and timely basis;
- Manage audits of London Gateway and Southampton which will also include dealing with Internal audit and the Govt. of Dubai Auditors;
- All accounting compliant with UK and International standards;
- Fully apply HSE policy in all aspects of the departments activity and at all interfaces with other departments.
Strategic
- Contribute to constant business process improvement;
- Help the Senior UK financial controller set departmental goals to align with the business objectives;
- Manage London Gateway and Southampton banking relationships and work alongside the Head of Finance to maintain funding relationships.
People
- Help the Senior UK financial controller to constantly improve UK team performance culture to improve people and their outputs;
- Promote collaborative working as a UK Finance team;
- Ensure all HR policies are followed;
- Manage, coach and mentor individuals within your teams;
- Responsible for ensuring individuals under your remit achieve objectives;
- Work with customers to achieve win: win outcomes.
What You Will Bring
- Professional financial qualification (Degree preferred).
- Proven business track record.
- Able to deal with multiple complex issues simultaneously.
- Used to dealing with tight deadlines and time pressures.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to build strong relationships to deliver improved performance.
- Strong communication skills at all levels.
- UK and International accounting standards knowledge.
- Extensive management experience combined with strong leadership skills.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
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About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
To Change What's Possible For Everyone
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.
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