At APL Logistics, we’re a company that focuses on connecting supply chains across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, and Retail sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners.

Together, we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone – including you. What’s our secret? Never thinking in terms of ‘I’ and ‘You’. Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.

Right now, we’re looking for a new colleague to join our Finance Team in the position of Business Controlling Manager.

Main Responsibilities: 

Coordinating and supporting the budgeting process with large-scale/complex operations, working with the operations and/or commercial leadership team to determine and propose budget for the countryServing as a business partner to Operations and Commercial teams supporting the LOB in all areas as required per the attached detailed responsibilities.Tracking financial accounting operations and processes by monitoring and reviewing key metrics periodicallyLeading the periodic financial closing and reporting to senior leadership on balance sheet and P&L statementsLeading adherence to established standards for Finance data quality for reporting purposesLeading finance operations team in ensuring customer invoicing meets established targets to ensure financial sustainability of APLL's operations, supporting collection efforts when escalation is requiredLeading the implementation of Finance processes, policies and guidelines for a region with large-scale/complex operations, in line with established Global best practices for APLLOverseeing the resourcing for the business controlling team in the region, ensuring the teams have adequate capacity to deliver finance operationsReviewing and taking steps to ensure the business controllers have the right skills and capabilities to deliver the team's mandates and serve APLL efficiently 

 

What we are looking for: 

BA and/or MA in Business, Accounting, or Finance and a recognized accounting certification would be an assetAt least 10 years of experience in a similar position with strong leadership skills within logistics, transportation, retail or production is a mustStrong analytical, and problem-solving skills with strong business acumen. Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong Excel skills and PowerBI knowledge is a must

 

What we are offering: 

13th salaryParticipation in our global Cash Bonus PlanEmployer funded public transport ticket (HVV ProfiTicket) or transportation allowanceCompany pensions scheme (bAV)Flexible working times & a hybrid work modelRegular trainings and excellent development opportunities within APL Logistics globallyWorking in an open team with a supportive working atmosphereOffice location in the center of Hamburg (Altstadt)