Business Support Specialist

1 semana atrás

Leça da Palmeira, Porto, Portugal DSV Tempo inteiro


About the Company
DSV is a dynamic workplace that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals.

When you join DSV, you are working for one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry.

You'll join a talented team of more than 75,000 employees in over 80 countries, working passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.

DSV aspires to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature's terms.

We promote collaboration and transparency and strive to attract, motivate, and retain talented people in a culture of respect.

If you are driven, talented and wish to be part of a progressive and versatile organisation, we'll support you and your need to achieve your potential and forward your career.


Purpose of the Job / Responsibility:

The role is responsible for providing business department and various finance related project support in which Group Finance Transformation is represented, improve planning across projects with regards to dependencies, milestones, and resources, while understanding how all departments comes together across multiple programs, projects, and teams.


The role requires an individual who has a proactive 'can do' attitude and is willing to work at all levels from producing documents to influencing key stakeholders.


The role sits within the Group Finance Transformation Team, working closely with and reporting directly to the Finance Portfolio Governance Office (PGO), Manager.


Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the Business Support Specialist include but are not limited to:

  • Support the development and on-going maintenance of the Finance Transformation Roadmap
  • Support the PGO Manager in tracking status of programme / project deliverables and milestones
  • Support the portfolio management for prioritization, risk, and issue management in line with project governance standards and controls
  • Support with the preparation of the portfolio reporting for the executive committee and others as required
  • Maintain cross project dependencies, assign tasks to responsible parties
  • Regular project status reporting to all levels of business, monitor key operational metrics
  • Ad hoc project / programme support, shortterm and longterm
  • Ensure project plans and project documentation are complete and up to date
  • Participate in selected project meetings & host minor project meetings
  • Active participation in development of PGO functions relating to process improvements, search for optimization and best practice solutions, support junior team members
  • Design and implement effective and efficient project and internal controls
  • Assist with strategy assignments as requested by management

Qualifications & Experience:

  • University degree with major coursework in Accounting, Finance or Business
  • 7+ years relevant proven experience
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting, internal controls, financial systems
  • Six Sigma and/or Lean Certification, advantageous
  • Knowledge of the Freight Forwarding industry, advantageous
  • Well established project management skills
  • Experience working within a corporate environment
  • Strong MS Office capability: Visio, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Strong written and verbal language skills in English (business proficiency)

Skills & Competencies:

  • Selfstarter, strong personal initiative
  • Must have ability to exercise professional decorum
  • Ability to work independently and in cross functional team environments with mínimal supervision
  • Ability to build and maintain working relationships within the finance and business functions
  • Must possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle details accurately
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
  • Attention to detail and problemsolving skills, proactive and challenge status quo
  • Experience with managing or cooperating with a greater number of stakeholders
  • Confident to deal with senior level contacts, internally and externally
  • Ability to understand and work in a multicultural environment and carry out multiple tasks at the same time
  • Critical thinking and strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written & spoken English essential


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work to be performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

During your employment, you will be required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required of you by the Company and the Company may make reasonable adjustments to your job description and duties where the needs of the business require it.

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