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DP World

Director, Finance

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In-Office
6 Locations
162K-180K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
6 Locations
162K-180K Annually
Senior level
The Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership for the Contract Logistics division, overseeing reporting, forecasting, and process improvements while leading a team to drive a performance-oriented culture.
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We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

The Director, Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, performance management, and long-term value creation across the Contract Logistics division. The Finance Director leads a team of Business Controllers and Plant Accountants, ensuring accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and strong collaboration with operations, commercial and others.

 

Beyond financial leadership, this position plays a key role in shaping and sustaining a performance-driven, people-centered culture – one that promotes integrity, accountability and collaboration across all organization.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Serve as trusted financial advisor to the Contract Logistics leadership team
  • Oversee monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance metrics
  • Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process for the segment and region
  • Evaluate contract and site profitability, identifying cost-saving and margin-enhancement opportunities
  • Provide financial modeling and decision support for new business, renewals and pricing strategies.
  • Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making and accountability across finance and operations
  • Partner with operations to improve productivity, cost efficiency and working capital performance
  • Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives with strong financial insight
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory standards. Develop and implement if necessary.
  • Support financial audits and ensure integrity of reports
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of business controllers and plant accountants, fostering a ‘one team’ mindset across sites and functions to enable collaboration
  • Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
  • Experience with scaling business processes and operating in environments that have achieved significant scale ($1B+ revenue). Experience working in a high-growth logistics company preferred
  • Demonstrated success in helping build and sustain a positive, high-performance culture with nationwide or global reach in addition to being comfortable operating at both ends of spectrum: “rolling sleeves up” and leading
  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting, performance management, and commercial/operations finance
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Integrity, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

 

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary Range:  $162,360 to 180,440
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, DP World offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. This position may be eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process. 

 

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

 

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

 

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

 

 

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

 

 

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

 

 

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

 

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Top Skills

Budgeting
Financial Modeling
Forecasting
Performance Management

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