Senior Cost Controller - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-16
DHL (https://group.dhl.com/en.html)
Other

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  full-time   employee


Peschiera Borromeo
Italy

COME TO BUILD THE BUSINESS OF THE FUTURE

At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion.

We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development.
We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”

If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.

We are looking for a:

Senior Cost Controller reporting directly to FP&A Manager, will have the following responsibility:

  • End-to-end management of the functional Profit & Loss for all indirect areas (IT, Finance, Legal, Marketing & Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, General Management)
  • Act as a business partner to Functional Directors and EMEA Functional Controllers
  • Guarantee the accuracy and quality of reporting related to all indirect cost centers;
  • Ensure Staff Cost reporting, including FTE monitoring, monthly closing, forecast, and budget activities
  • Analyze and monitor consultancy and development-related costs, ensuring alignment with financial targets
  • Contribute to monthly closing processes in collaboration with FP&A and Controlling Director and Administration Department;
  • Maintain and update the indirect cost allocation model to the business, based on regional guidelines;
  • Support the review and analysis of country-level fixed costs on a monthly basis
  • Proactively suggest actions for cost optimization and efficiency across the functions

 

What we need from you:

  • At least 4/5 years of experience in Controlling/FP&A, ideally in a Multinational or Matrix organization;
  • Strong understanding of indirect costs, staff cost planning, and cost allocation methodologies;
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience in managing data base tools (EG Access, Power BI, Power Query)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (experience with Oracle Cloud is preferred);
  • Analytical mindset, accuracy, and ability to manage deadlines
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Fluency in English (spoken and written)