Manager Terminal Controlling

For our client Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) we are looking for a Terminal Controlling Manager for financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and internal control within a selected portfolio of Assets. The Terminal Controlling Manager is also responsible for financial reporting to management and the board of directors. Interessted? Please read further!

Your potential employer

Hanseatic Global Terminals was founded in 2023 to give life to Hapag-Lloyd's Terminals & Infrastructure division. We are an independent business unit based in Rotterdam that brings together a portfolio of 20 port terminals and complementary logistics services in 11 countries and four continents: Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa.

Drawing from the rich heritage and values of European maritime tradition, we aim to establish a robust terminal network in strategic global markets, delivering significant value to our customers, partners, and port authorities. At Hanseatic Global Terminals, we are a team of experienced international professionals who believe that growth in any partnership comes from trust and dedication. Our commitment to providing highly efficient terminal operations that are safe, sustainable, and reliable is rooted in a simple yet powerful vision: offering exceptional service quality at all times.

Your tasks and responsibilities

The HGT Terminal Controlling Manager is responsible for financial planning and analysis,

forecasting, budgeting, and internal control within a selected portfolio of Assets. Terminal

Controlling Manager is also responsible for financial reporting to management and the board of directors

• Conduct and coordinate budgeting, financial planning (integrated business planning), investment coordination and consolidation activities in alignment with the Hapag- Lloyd Group.
• Analyse and comment on variances between actual and forecast. Monitor key performance indicators and business performance and creates regular reports to management.
• Advise management and make suggestions based on regular analysis of trend, variance, and structure of volume, revenue, costs and investment utilization.
• Assist Roll-out of existing HGT Performance Management System to all Asset’s portfolio to monitor financial data and accurate KPI collection.
• Ensure month end closing activities are completed accurately and on-time.
• Provide support in terms of analysis and consulting to management, particularly in commercial, operational and financial matters.
• Working closely with stakeholders to find data-driven solutions.
• Owning and leading the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of innovative and intuitive reports and dashboards to achieve business goals.
• Together with IT colleagues, ensure optimal system support of Controlling processes
• Coordinate month end closing activities in SAP FI-CO and related systems, including cost allocation processes.
• Prepare and present Financial Reports and relevant documents in view of Board Meetings.
• Support ad hoc requests as needed to drive organizational performance.

Your knowledge and experience

• University degree in business or science (Bachelor or Master) or similar qualification, coupled with relevant experience – ideally within container terminal.
• Highly developed analytical skills and detail-oriented work style.
• Understanding drivers of productivity, growth, and cost saving initiatives.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking.
• Proven work experience under pressure.
• Strong collaboration skills to manage multiple stakeholders
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Spanish or German is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge with relevant BI tools (e.g. QlikView, Infor) and operational systems (SAP CO, COMPASS).
• Exposure to data visualization tools like Board, Qlik, Tableau, Power BI etc.
• Confident handling of MS Office tools.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.