Manager Terminal Controlling

For our client Hapag-Lloyd we are recruiting a Manager Terminal Controlling. In this role you will be responsible for controlling the two biggest terminals (6.000FTE/500 million USD revenue). Do you several years of experience in controlling a terminal and do you want to become a Manager? Please continue to read the whole job description and get knowledge of an amazing project/adventure!

Your potential employer

Hapag-Lloyd is a leading global liner shipping company. They have more than 251 vessels, 11.8 million TEU transport volume, around 14.200 employees in more than 400 offices in 135 countries! Hapag-Lloyd has concluded the 2022 financial year – in which it celebrated its 175th anniversary – with an EBITDA of USD 20.5 billion (EUR 19.4 billion). The EBIT rose to USD 18.5 billion (EUR 17.5 billion), which can primarily be attributed to higher freight rates.

Terminal and infrastructure investments are a crucial element of the strategy agenda. Hapag-Lloyd acquired substantial stakes or all shares of companies worldwide. The holding company for this new business line: Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding B.V., will be located in Rotterdam, Waalhaven.

To control all the acquired companies, Hapag-Lloyd will build a new Finance team. They will start with a team of 6FTE, and each person has their own specialty. You will be responsible for controlling the two biggest terminals (6.000FTE/500 million USD revenue). The terminals are situated in India (JM Baxi Ports) and Latin Americas (SM SAAM). In this role you will report to the Director Terminal Controlling and work closely with a Senior Business Analyst. You will also be responsible to built a team of more junior/medior controllers.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate budgeting, financial planning (integrated business planning), investment coordination and consolidation activities in alignment with the Hapag-Lloyd Group;
• Analyze 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;
• 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;
• Prepare and present financial reports to Director Terminal Controlling and Senior Management in Hamburg;
• Support ad-hoc requests as needed to drive organizational performance.

Your profile and experience

You have highly developed analytical skills and detail-oriented work style. You have a good understanding of the drivers in productivity, growth and cost saving initiatives.

• University Degree in Accounting/Controlling/Finance or similar qualification;
• Knowledge and experience within the container terminal business is a must;
• 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);
• Willing to travel internationally to visit the terminals.

Interested? Please apply!