About DHL Group and Finance Services
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 590,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.
Finance Services - Who we are?
We are over 700 financial professionals who provide high-quality finance and accounting services to DHL Group. We operate the financial and accounting processes for over 140 units of Express, P&P, Group Functions, Freight, eCommerce and Supply Chain - in Germany, the Alps and beyond. Our payment factory operates for over 800 group units worldwide.
The strengths that define us are shaped by our employees: mature digitalized processes, high-quality services, future-oriented projects and highly satisfied business partners. We are not only the experts for OTC, PTP, RTR, Billing and Master data processes. We develop and operate efficient digital solutions and manage professional projects. We offer expert consulting services and manage hybrid financial processes.
Our mission: We help the Group to become better by making finance easy. We are THE partner organization for finance and accounting.
In summary: "Excellence in Financial Services. Simply Delivered."
Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of Finance Services? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of Finance Services colleagues as well as our business units and divisions and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. If you are looking for an interesting role in a dynamic and diverse group, join us in our APAC region.
We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Chennai, India.
Job Purpose:
The process and governance leads and supervises a team of Chennai based automation design & process experts, internal control experts and project managers on a professional and senior level. The role ensures that finance processes are standardized, controlled, efficient, compliant, and scalable, enabling high quality financial reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement in line with DHL’s global standards and transformation agenda.
Your tasks:
- Lead and develop the Process and Governance Team in India (approx. 15 Professionals/Seniors), overseeing projects stretching over all Process Towers and Support Functions and acts in close alignment with management and functional groups in Germany maintaining high standards of performance
- Develops & drives the usage of Agentic AI in operational processes, delivering compliant best in class services in line with business needs & industry best practices
- Shapes the direction of Finance Services by actively contributing as a strong manager and team player, fostering collaboration and teamwork, and ensuring that everyone is aligned with the organization's goals and objectives
- Recruits, coaches, mentors and develops the Process and Governance team, fostering Finance Services culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
- Ensures the effective sharing of information within the team and at regional and global level through, for example, team meetings, performance dialogues, etc.
- Adapt Finance Services standard methodology for process compliance and projects and further develop methodology in line with Management, Process Towers and Support Functions
- Sets up and maintains Performance Management Reporting to steer and maximize utilization of the operational staff
- Ensures clear communication about the group strategy and establishes the link to daily work within Finance Services
- In coordination with Audit and controls team overview periodic internal audits, process reviews, and management reviews to evaluate effectiveness and drive compliance across functions
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders, taking global overall responsibility for growth of the process and governance portfolio, developing new offerings in line with expansion strategy
- Implements a culture of continuous improvement/growth looking to expand the Finance Services offering to existing and new customers
Your profile:
- Extensive Project Management skills and experience in Business Process Optimization (also agentic AI based) including documentation, analysis and improvement / Six Sigma
- Strong finance background (RTR/PTP/OTC), qualified accountant would be a plus
- Expertise in governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
- Experience with ERP systems and automation / analytics tools
- Strong (proactive) communication stakeholder management skills, ability to connect to different levels of stakeholders, from Operations to Management
- Excellent moderation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills, combined with communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to deal with competing conflicts, improve quality and reduce costs
- Fluent in local language and English language on a business level
- Willingness to travel
Education Level
Relevant Degree in Finance, Digital or Business management
Experience Level
At least 7 Years of relevant managerial and leadership experience with strong focus on project management within Finance SSC’s
We offer:
- Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
- International and virtual environment
- Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
- Tempting Compensation and benefits
DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.
