CFO Spain and Portugal

At DHL Global Forwarding we are looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance strategy and processes for Spain and Portugal.

The position reports to the CFO Southern Europe and to the CEO DGF Iberia, and it will be based in Coslada (Madrid).

This is a Local Senior Management Team position.

The main purpose of the role is to develop and manage DHL GF Finance, Controlling and Administration function, in accordance with overall Finance guidelines, legal framework and accounting standards, with the objective of supporting the Subregional and Country management and contributing to the achievement of the business objectives, whilst meeting regulatory requirements.

What do we expect from you as part of the forwarding leading company?


* Analyze financial and operational performance and manage ongoing cost control.


* Ensure strong internal control environment.


* Identify financial risks and propose and implement solutions to mitigate these risks.


* Ensure that the planning, budgeting and forecasting process complies with overall financial policies and procedures to support the achievement of strategic targets.


* Manage the mid-term planning and yearly budget process in conjunction with line management.


* Assist line management and CEO Iberia in the preparation of operating budgets and monthly reviews.


* Drive financial and operational performance and initiate corrective measures to achieve profitability targets.


* Support decision-making process of all relevant line functions with financial advice & expertise.


* Responsible for accurate, transparent, relevant and timely management reporting to sub-regional and regional management, including financial (CREST) and operational data.


* Prepare variance analysis and narratives in order to alert management on financial issues, trends and opportunities.


* Manage cost modelling process, to ensure production of accurate, logical, standard costs.


* Manage profitability analysis (by product, customer, lane etc.).


* Support line management by providing an overview of business priorities derived from financial analysis at BU-, Branch- Product- Lane- or Customer level.


* Coordinate budgets for all major projects including integration projects.


* Build up efficient project monitoring tools to ensure delivery of planned results.


* Ensure fulfilment of any IFRS/ statutory/ legal requirements.


* Drive improvement in working capital management.


* In conjunction with corporate tax and utilizing internal or external country tax expertise, ensure optimal tax position for the business.


* Maintain optimum cash levels, whilst minimizing exposure.


* Evaluate and prepare investment proposals according to DP DHL and DGF guidelines (i.e.

Real Estate)


* Ensure compliance with fiscal controls and with the guidelines from external auditors.


* Provide financial perspective/ expertise in business negotiation...