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.
Provide advice and guidance to the Vice President responsible for the Contract Logistics unit in the country regarding financial and commercial decision‑making. Plan and manage controlling activities at the Contract Logistics level. Proactively plan and execute the processes for business investment analysis and approval. Ensure an effective process for monitoring productivity, profitability, and expenses. Lead the financial planning and analysis process (Monthly closing, Rolling Forecast, Target, Road Map, etc.). Ensure that financial processes comply with corporate guidelines.
How you create impact
- Act as a Financial Business Partner for the leaders of the Contract Logistics business units.
- Manage the business unit’s budget (Rolling Forecast, Target), perform variance analysis, suggest and drive improvement actions
- Ensure cost control across the business areas.
- Lead business investment processes (BIA, IA) and new customer processes (Zero Failure Gate 2, 3, 4 and 6) together with organizational stakeholders.
- Ensure proper risk management for the business unit.
- Ensure financial controls related to Working Capital, Administration, and Accounting throughout the month, including month-end closing tasks.
- Coordinate finance-related projects within the business unit.
- Regularly review the P&L and other financial matters together with Operations after month-end closing
- Prepare and enhance profitability and business analysis reports, using new tools such as AI, Tableau, Power BI or similar.
- Lead the Contract Logistics controlling team and ensure strong coordination with the administrative team in the unit.
- Collaborate with Real Estate and Procurement teams to drive savings initiatives.
What we would like you to bring
• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in Finance, managing strategic areas or processes.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in leadership positions, leading teams and handling high‑impact decision‑making.
• Strong knowledge of Contract Logistics, including operating models, warehousing, and distribution.
• Strategic leadership skills, with the ability to oversee processes, develop talent, and foster a high‑performance culture.
• Results‑oriented approach, ensuring the achievement of financial and operational objectives.
• Operational control capabilities, with a comprehensive business vision and the ability to ensure efficiency and compliance with internal standards.
• Excellent decision‑making skills, based on analysis, risk management, and long‑term vision.
What's in it for you
Joining Kuehne+Nagel you will become a part of a company with a clear vision, established footprint and heritage where we can provide safe and stable environment.
We offer personalized development plans, continuous training and learning opportunities, clear paths for internal advancement and strong support for employee well-being, all within a hybrid work environment. With us you will experience a diverse culture characterized by a global network, an entrepreneurial mindset, high customer focus and performance.
At kuehne+Nagel you can shape your own career and discover your potential - be it in your current role, exploring international opportunities, or even across departments.
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.