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Assistant Financial Controller


Company : DP World


Location : Swindon, south west england


Created : 2025-04-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

DP World is seeking a Assistant Financial Controller (Junior Business Controller) to join our expanding team in Swindon. This role focuses on providing financial analysis and operational support for our Swindon plant. As a vital link between operations and financial reporting, you will play a key part in delivering accurate insights and enhancing external customer reportingAbout the roleSupporting the Business Controller, Finance Manager and customer to prepare, develop and maintain multiple customer plants, including key metrics and volume tracking and providing timely financial analysis of operating results in terms of costs, budgets, forecasts, operating policies, trends, CI cost reductions initiatives.Supporting with monthly analytical review, variance analysis and monthly reporting packages and preparing content and participating in monthly and quarterly operations reviews.Developing and implementing monthly forecast methodology and daily/weekly P&Ls for plant manager while providing input and reviewing key data points for daily, weekly and monthly operational metrics of plant.Tracking of actual results and identification of deviations to assumptions per pricing and ongoing modelling of updates to new business as scope changes occur and accurately reporting of new business to operation and business development and within SAP while tracking of launch budgets associated with new business.Support Operations & management with financial analysis for vendor increments, contract term renewalsSupporting preparation and submission of weekly & monthly performance trackers to customerSupport in the complex review the monthly performance with the Business Unit manager and preparation, monitoring of follow up / corrective action requirements to ensure optimal operational performanceSupporting with analysis of space and cost allocations to facilitate customer pricingPreparing and analysis of customer KPI reporting requirementsEnsuring budget/forecast alignment for facilities management spend, analysis and reporting of value for moneyCompletion of other ad-hoc duties as assigned within adjudged competency of role holderYour Key SkillsHave a minimum of 2 years experience in a finance roleAAT Qualified or Partly qualified (CIMA / ACCA) or Bachelors degree in Finance & AccountingAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to multi-task and prioritise work effectively, to meet reporting deadlinesProfessional, accurate & precise, with the ability to manage multiple objectivesAbility to work under own initiative, excellent analytical & presentation skillsAbility to communicate with a variety of people, with different regional backgrounds and rolesStrong business acumen and the ability to see the Big PictureFlexibility and the willingness to learn and develop on the jobStrong verbal and written communication skills in EnglishProficient in using Microsoft Office tools a strong Excel proficiency is essential (knowledge of the BPC add-on would be an advantage)Desirable SkillsExperience of SAP & BPCKnowledge of IFRS & local GAAP reporting regulationsExperience of working within LogisticsCompensationDP 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.About DP WorldTrade 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 worlds trade flow better, changing whats 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 thats fit for the future.Were 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, were at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customers door.WE MAKE TRADE FLOWTO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE