Director Terminal Controlling

For our client Hapag-Lloyd we are recruiting a Director Terminal Controlling. In this role you will be ultimately responsible for the two biggest terminals (6.000FTE/500 million USD revenue). Do you have a RC or MBA title? And more than 10 years of experience in controlling a terminal? 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 focus. The most senior position is the role of Director Terminal Controlling. You will be ultimately responsible for 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 also manage a Senior Business Controller and a Senior Business Analyst. The plan is that this team will expand over the years to a much bigger team. You will be the architect for this new division!

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support the controlling team within Hapag-Lloyd Terminal Holding;
• Develop policies and procedures for monthly, quarterly and annual results, quarterly forecasts, budgets, plan/actual deviations and administration in line with Hapag-Lloyd Group policies;
• Conduct, coordinate and direct budgeting, financial planning (integrated business planning), investment and consolidation activities in alignment with the Hapag-Lloyd Group;
• Prepare and present financial reports and business cases to senior management (Group Controller/CFO in HQ Hamburg);
• Provide support in terms of analysis and consulting to management, particularly in commercial, operational and financial matters;
• Formulate and develop Performance Management Reporting within the Terminal Division;
• Regular and ad-hoc analyses of P&L (revenue, cost) and Balance Sheet development under responsibility, incl. initiation of counter-measures;
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management (Group Controller/CFO in HQ Hamburg);
• Support ad-hoc requests as needed to drive organizational performance.

Your profile and experience

You have proven experience as a controlling leader within the terminal or shipping business. You can challenge current processes, financial results and strategic plans. You have a genuine interest in developing people and teams and you have experience in interdisciplinary project work with different departments.

• University Degree in Business Administration or Economics and, preferable inc. a RC or MBA;
• More then 10 years of experience as a (Business/Group/Division) Controller or Finance Manager;
• Knowledge and experience within the container terminal business is a must;
• Strong communication and teamwork qualities as well as confident demeanor when interacting with Senior Management;
• 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!