UK Financial Controller

DP World
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingSkills: ["Leadership","Communication skills","Attention to detail","Relationship building","Managing multiple priorities"]

Own DP World UK’s financial control on a 15-month FTC—supporting finance policies and budgets, ensuring correct revenue/cost/capex accounting, managing cash flows and approvals, and preparing statutory accounts. You’ll oversee regulatory reporting (VAT/CIS and HMG filings), manage audits across London Gateway and Southampton, and ensure compliance with UK and international accounting standards. You’ll also partner with stakeholders and the Head of Finance on long-term planning and funding relationships while leading and developing the UK finance team.

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DP World
DP World
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UK Financial Controller

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Job Summary

Own DP World UK’s financial control on a 15-month FTC—supporting finance policies and budgets, ensuring correct revenue/cost/capex accounting, managing cash flows and approvals, and preparing statutory accounts. You’ll oversee regulatory reporting (VAT/CIS and HMG filings), manage audits across London Gateway and Southampton, and ensure compliance with UK and international accounting standards. You’ll also partner with stakeholders and the Head of Finance on long-term planning and funding relationships while leading and developing the UK finance team.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · 15 months
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage DP World UK’s financial activities, from prime entries through external reporting to Companies House and other stakeholders.
  • •Oversee financial control across revenue capture, cost accounting, and capex reporting (including assets under construction and post-capitalization).
  • •Maintain finance systems and interfaces, and manage cash flows while meeting external funding requirements and improving cash forecasting.
  • •Prepare statutory accounts and ensure timely, accurate regulatory reporting (VAT, CIS, and other HMG reporting).
  • •Lead and develop the UK finance team by coaching/mentoring individuals and supporting audit activities across London Gateway and Southampton.

Key Requirements

  • •Professional financial qualification (degree preferred).
  • •Proven business track record.
  • •Able to manage multiple complex issues simultaneously.
  • •Comfortable with tight deadlines and time pressures.
  • •Knowledge of UK and international accounting standards.
Skills:LeadershipCommunication skillsAttention to detailRelationship buildingManaging multiple priorities

Company Brief

DP World
Global ports, terminals and logistics provider offering end-to-end supply‑chain, maritime services, freezones and technology-driven trade solutions across ports, inland terminals, logistics parks and digital platforms.
Industry: Ports & Port Operators
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Decacorn (USD 10B+)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2005
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