Senior Director Finance

Sr Director Finance, Consumer

Application deadline 6/12/2026

Sr Director Finance

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? Have you often wondered how products get from point A to point B? DHL Supply Chain does just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities... we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to be an active member of the business unit senior leadership team and lead the management of commercial and financial matters for the business unit. This is an executive-level position with direct responsibility to deliver business unit results (P&L responsibility), provide both financial and non-financial advice to senior operational and functional leadership and assist with strategy development and allocation of resources. This includes profit and loss analysis, balance sheet review, forecast and budget review and reporting, month end close support and reporting, and involvement in ad hoc analysis to control expenses and maximize both short and long term financial performance. This position is expected to manage effective relationships with members of the business unit management team, various functional departments, and our customers to drive financial performance and results across the business unit or portfolio of sites. This position must be highly motivated and self-directed, possess strong commercial acumen and negotiating skills, and be able to develop and maintain customer relationships.

Operational Support

Active member of the senior management team in decision making on key tactical and strategic decisions (both financial and non-financial)

Provide advice and direction to senior management team on financial, commercial and general business issues (e.g. talent assessment and identification/resolution of key issue and growth opportunities)

Lead strategic development and execution, to include the allocation of resources

Lead commercial finance team through key processes and initiatives including but not limited to;

• Business unit month-end close issues
• Management of monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely completion
• Final analysis of the financial performance of business group; analyses should include the understanding and documentation of financial and operational results against budget and forecast; analyses and commentary should be insightful and conducive to management action to improve performance

Lead discussions with account teams and customers regarding financial and operational performance

Lead the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets for the business unit

Manage cash flow and working capital position of the business unit

Commercial Support

Provide financial support and analysis to Business Development and Operations teams in the development of commercial pricing proposals

Lead the negotiation of commercial agreements for new business, renewals, and significant changes to existing terms and conditions

Foster a relationship that ensures an active and contributing role with operational site management teams in decisions that minimize financial and commercial risks

Confirm analysis and provide approval for capital expenditures for new business and replacement capital (including project appraisal); evaluate and recommend appropriate financing method (e.g. buy vs. lease)

Liaise with Purchasing, Real Estate, Contract Administration and Operating teams to ensure that commercial and financial risks and exposures are highlighted and mitigated as appropriate

Develop creative solutions that balance risk and reward in commercial relationships with customers

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in business, economics, finance or accounting, required

MBA and/or CPA, preferred

10+ years of demonstrated success in financial management, required

Demonstrated customer relationship and commercial negotiation skills, required

Logistics industry experience (captive or 3rd party), preferred

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Brand: DHL
Address: 360 Westar Blvd Westerville, OH - 43082
Property Description: 9048 - Westerville OH
Property Number: 9048