National Controller Sea Logistics

It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

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You will be part of our Finance team, adding your expertise + skills to the delivery of customer + operational excellence.

How you create impact

Your primary objective will be to ensure that the respective business units deliver against strategy + targets by conducting business controlling activities + driving continuous improvement. You will do this by working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives:

• To lead a finance controlling team (if applicable).
• To act as a financial sparring partner for the respective management functions.
• To proactively monitor business performance, initiate business reviews including follow-ups + corrective actions.
• To performance project controlling + drive the business investment application (BIA) process + support
• To lead or support financial work stream in potential merger + acquisition (M+A) projects.
• To proactively develop restructuring proposals + cost saving initiatives.
• To cross-share + transfer financial know-how to respective business + functional units, providing all support that is needed.
• To continuously drive improvement by identifying "waste" in existing process, challenge status quo, propose changes + implement corrective plans.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, including senior-level responsibility
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Solid understanding of local tax regulations and statutory compliance
• Experience coordinating with external auditors and managing audit processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us personally and professionally through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds a trusted global brand with a startup spirit

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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