Functional Controller

Functional Controller

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Job Summary

The Functional Controller will create visibility on and analyze the operational and financial performance of its assigned function(s), as well as provide recommendations to the management team to enhance overall performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting, analyzing, and explaining operational and financial information (e.g. volume, revenue, costs, expenses, investments) for assigned function(s).
• Design and implement methodologies and management reports to enhance operational and financial performance visibility and accuracy.
• Act as a business partner for assigned function(s), supporting informed and data-driven decision making, identifying / defining needs and strategies to enhance financial performance, and supporting target setting for overall planning processes.
• Responsible for providing functional inputs for overall financial planning (e.g. budget, forecast, strategic plan, etc.) and for supporting assigned function(s) in the development of functional budgets.
• Develop and monitor cost control / optimization measures for assigned function(s).
• Coordinate information / action needs regarding its assigned function(s) with other departments in Finance.
• Promote financial awareness within the assigned function(s), including coaching and training of colleagues.
• Act as gatekeeper for its assigned function(s) business' major spend categories, including the review and approval / rejection of purchases in alignment with the company's approval matrix.
• Conduct business case analyses on investment proposals and make recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Participate in cross-functional teams through providing a financial perspective.
• Participate / lead ad-hoc financial projects / initiatives.
• Provide support to other Finance teams and assigned function(s) in audit-related topics.
• Collaborate with assigned function(s) and with the IT department to ensure data integrity.
• Implement and further develop operational processes and internal controls for the function(s) in scope, including the development / update of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance of processes and procedures related to its scope of work.
• Support overall digitalization and automation of processes / reports related to its scope of work.

Education and / or Experience

Requirements / Skills

Physical Demands

As a Top Employer and leading logistics company, at DHL eCommerce , we are committed to helping you build a career you'll love with benefits and incentives that support your personal and professional well-being :

Equal Opportunity Employer- Veterans / Disability