Financial Controller - Maintenance

What will you be doing?

Delivery of key financial targets by working with the Loco and Wagon management teams, including the wagon and wheel overhaul facility at Stoke 

Deliver month end results and forecast in accordance with agreed timescales for the role’s area of responsibility 

Work with the Commercial Manager on ensuring 3rd party contracts maximise profitability 

Ensuring the integrity of the financial and internal control environment within Maintenance 

Ensuring revenue and costs are recognised in accordance with accounting standards, including inter company 

Support the development of a robust Mid Term Plan (MTP) for the agreed area within the maintenance function 

Work with and support the Maintenance team in other key areas as they arise 

Deputise for the Senior Maintenance Controller as and when required 

What are we looking for?

Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with all stakeholders within the business, knowing when to adapt your communication style to encourage collaborative working. 

A proactive, self-starting attitude that thrives in our fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Solutions focused with the ability to motivate change where needed. 

A strategic thought process, thinking about the business to drive continuous improvement. 

Ability to positively challenge business partners and stakeholders, identifying areas for process improvement. 

High level of accuracy within your work.

Accounting experience.

Experience in a Business Partner capacity within a mid to large company would be desirable, but not essential

Part CIMA qualified would be a distinct advantage. 

What matters to you?

Here at DB Cargo UK we offer a range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: 

A salary of up to £45,000. 

Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution – up to 10% employer contribution

Free on-site parking

EV charging at selected sites

Health Cash Plan Available 

Cycle to work Scheme 

Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values

Access to DB Learning world 

Annual pay reviews

We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. 

Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content

We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme