Financial Controller

Job Req Number:  103338
Time Type: Full Time

Financial Controller – DSV Road Division
Location: Purfleet

Join DSV Road Division as a Financial Controller, where you’ll play a key role in delivering accurate financial results and partnering with Finance and Operations to drive performance.
We’re looking for a proactive professional with strong financial controlling experience, advanced analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and SAP. Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, and the ability to meet tight deadlines will set you up for success.

What will you be doing?

•    Preparing and reconciling monthly WIPs and accruals
•    Delivering operational and staff-related statistics weekly and monthly
•    Ensuring accurate cost accounting and challenging operational results
•    Producing and sharing operational KPIs and financial summaries
•    Reconciling TMS and SAP data for accuracy
•    Collaborating with Shared Service Center and auditors to meet reporting deadlines
•    Conducting balance sheet reviews and driving timely adjustments
•    Supporting annual budget preparation and ensuring alignment with operational goals
•    Maintaining compliance with financial processes and controls

About You

•    Proven experience in financial controlling and data interpretation
•    Degree in Finance or related field; strong accounting background preferred
•    Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
•    Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems; TMS knowledge is a plus
•    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
•    Ability to work independently, prioritise, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

If you’re detail-oriented, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks.
We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. 

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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