Job Description

DB Cargo UK are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Controller to join our Finance team primarily based at one of our Maintenance Sites (Toton, Stoke or Crewe), with a hybrid working model.



As a Maintenance Controller, you'll provide support for the preparation of financial analysis and guidance to support decision making within Asset Management and Maintenance division. Within the role, you'll business partner with our Locomotive and Wagon Management Teams to analyse financial results, manage the budgeting and forecasting process and focus on profit driven results.



Our finance function at DB Cargo UK work at both an operational and strategic level. They are busy analysing the company's financial statements, evaluating economic trends and identifying its future investment. They manage local budgets and create strategic reports for group.

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