Senior Business Controller (Participations)

For our client Hapag-Lloyd we are recruiting a Senior Business Controller (Participations). In this role you will be responsible for controlling the minority shareholdings. You take an active role in the portfolio management of Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Division. Do you have years of experience in M&A/Transaction Services/Deals, combined with some years in the business? And are you a strong communicator with a commercial mindset? Please continue to read and get knowledge of this unique opportunity!

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 focus. You will be ultimately responsible for the minority shareholdings. The portfolio exists of 10 companies with terminals in Europe, South and North America and Asia. You will be the person who implements the participation controlling guideline of the Hapag-Lloyd Group for all participations. Also, you will take an active role in portfolio development trough identification & development of investment projects and development of current shareholdings.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Controlling of non-controlled shareholdings of the Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding and regular alignment with the management & finance teams of the minority shareholdings acting as link into the Hapag-Lloyd organization;
• Implementation of participation controlling guideline of the Hapag-Lloyd Group for all participations of the Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding;
• Take active role in portfolio development of the Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding through, inter alia, identification & development of investment projects and development of current shareholdings;
• Independent analysis and consulting of the management in the context of major investment projects of the shareholdings;
• Coordination of core financial processes including monthly/quarterly results and financial planning (incl. dividend planning) as per schedules of the Hapag-Lloyd Group;
• Coordination of corporate matters with regard to the shareholdings (e.g., appointment of directors, documentation of resolutions, compliance);
• Coordination with HQ Controlling ("functional line") and the respective HQ functions of Hapag-Lloyd in the respective processes.

Your profile and experience

You are a strong communication and have good teamwork qualities, as well as, confident demeanor when interacting with Senior Management. You have an independent and goal-oriented way of working with a high level of commitment and flexibility.

• University Degree in Business Administration or Economics and, preferable inc. a RC or MBA;
• Background in Consultancy (M&A/Deals/Transaction Services) at a BIG4 company;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial modelling/financial analysis, paired with high affinity for numbers and very good analytical skills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken (command of German and/or Spanish advantageous);
• Willing to travel internationally to visit the terminals.

Interested? Please apply!