Project Manager – Finance Process Transformation

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.

Developing and operating 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. And we are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Chennai, India.

Job Purpose:

Be part of a global team redefining how finance operates at scale. As part of DHL Group's Finance Services organization, you will lead high-impact transformation initiatives—driving process excellence, SAP implementations, and digital innovation across regions.

This is not a traditional finance role. You will act as an internal consultant and project leader, shaping the future of finance processes across DHL's global network.

Your tasks:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of finance transformation projects (OTC, PTP, RTR)
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Advise finance teams on process optimization and transformation strategies
• Creation of business cases, including complex ones if necessary
• Drive standardization and optimization across global finance processes
• Supporting & advising the specialist departments on process optimization, IT system conversions and digitalization options
• Set up project governance, structure, and timelines, proactively recommend process and service improvements
• Expert in best practices and procedures for optimal quality in own area and subject matter expert for intra- or cross-divisional teams or projects
• Definition of quality standards
• Very strong ability to change perspectives to identify potential new solutions, act as a subject matter expert across finance transformation topics

Your profile:

Education Level

Master Degree, preferable in (Business-) Informatics or Business Administration or equivalent qualification

Experience Level

• 7–10 years of experience in finance transformation, project management, or consulting
• Strong understanding of finance processes (OTC, PTP, RTR)
• Proven experience managing cross-functional or regional projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in delivering digitalization projects of finance processes
• Exposure to automation or digital finance initiatives
• High analytical and conceptual ability with attention to detail, but focusing on results
• Experience working in a global set up, curious about culture

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

Who will thrive in this role:

• You enjoy solving complex, ambiguous problems
• You are comfortable influencing stakeholders without authority
• You are passionate about driving change and improving processes
• You balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• You are curious and enjoy working in a global, multicultural environment

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.