As a Finance Business Partner at Kuehne+Nagel, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
An integral role in the day to day running and support of the Contract Logistics Warehouse business. To act as the finance business partner to provide financial expertise, support and collaboration to operations. To evaluate investment opportunities, risk assessment, process and cost savings and ensure profitable, sustainable results while maintaining cost controls and ensuring financial and KPI health. To ensure financial P&L and balance sheet accuracy and adherence to ICS compliance and KN Guidelines.
- Prepare accurate, timely customer invoicing including providing detailed backup data and KPIs where required, ensuring integrity of Customer Invoicing and P&L entries for purchases and spend for Customer profitability reporting
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Produce customer analysis and reports, ensuring accuracy to the Operational Management team and Customers as applicable
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Work closely in collaboration with AR team to monitor customer payments and to support credit limit requests and extended payment terms business cases
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Monitor spend against budget/forecast and provide variance analysis including detailed explanations and costings, ensure transactions are reconciled
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Responsible for daily administration and accuracy of timekeeping records and submission to payroll, ensuring that payroll costings are reported accurately against Customer Profit and Loss accounts and against budget/forecast
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Maintain and ensure cost accuracy and control the administration of purchases through internal Purchase Control system and ensure purchase ledger queries are resolved in a timely manner
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Design, develop and prepare, accurate weekly and monthly management accounts, including reporting of Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheet reconciliations, maintaining accuracy of accruals and prepayments
“If you require accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs."
What we would like you to bring
- 3+ years’ experience in finance accounting / controlling environment or similar role
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Preferably in logistics / transportation industry
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Preferably studying or experienced in Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement methodology
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Clear understanding of financial and accounting concepts
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Ability to relay financial information to non-financial personnel
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Ability to work on own initiative and use personal judgement when assessing risks and initiative in troubleshooting
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Ability to challenge the status quo
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Understanding of Lean Six Sigma would be beneficial
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Great communication, strong MS Office, advanced proficiency in MS Excel, experience with Power BI, and data visualization platforms
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CPA / CMA qualified, minimum mid way studying in progress
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Excellent organizational and project management skills
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Ability to maintain focus work on multiple projects and deadlines
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Strong numeracy skills and experienced negotiation skills
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Advanced computer skills, including full proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target salary range for this position is between $85,000 CAD and $101,000 CAD. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-onsite
This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
