It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

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National Finance Manager will be responsible to take oncluster accountability to oversee all financial aspects of the company, finance department and finance team, the flow of financial information to senior management and external parties in alignment with global financial strategy of Kuehne+Nagel.

How you create impact

Strategic Leadership, Commercial Business Partnering & Performance Ownership

Act as a Finance Business Partner, shaping long-term strategies with management and translating insights into actions
Apply strong commercial acumen to influence negotiations, contract terms, margins, working capital, and risk management
Own financial evaluation of commercial decisions, ensuring transparency, governance, and business alignment
Drive financial accountability and cost awareness across all functions, tracking performance against plans
Partner with leaders to identify and deliver strategic priorities aligned with the company's long-term vision
Develop financial models to support forecasting, resource allocation, and performance evaluation
Lead financial due diligence and support evaluation of inorganic growth opportunities
Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation and growth strategies
Oversee financial resources and resource planning

Financial Analysis

Own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial statements, management reports, and analyses prepared for internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor and actively manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure to optimize financial stability and efficiency.
Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounting, treasury and working capital, taxation, controlling, respective procurement processes, payroll and financial reporting in alignment with the KN Global Finance Operating Model.
Where end-to-end finance processes sit within GS/KC retain accountability to address quality issues and final resolution. Ensure seamless coordination between local finance, Global GS/KC Finance and other global finance functions.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting standards to protect assets, ensure compliance, and address control gaps promptly
Coordinate with KCs, auditors, regulators, and legal teams on audits, compliance, and company secretarial matters, ensuring alignment with local regulations
Drive continuous process improvements aligned with the finance operating model and GS/KC frameworks
Stay updated on regulatory/reporting changes and ensure organizational readiness
Hold signatory authority (directorship or power of attorney) across legal entities

People Leadership, Talent Development & Training

Lead and guide the national finance team, fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Identify and actively develop high-potential talent, creating structured development plans and clear career pathways.
Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular meaningful performance reviews, and provide coaching and professional development opportunities to raise individual and team capability.
Build a resilient team structure with succession plans in place for key finance roles.
Oversee other functions (such as office administration) as defined by reporting lines.

What we would like you to bring

Over 10 years of experience in Finance
More than 5 years in leadership roles
At least 3 years of experience in the logistics sector (or a similar service industry)
Exposure to international work environments

What's in it for you

Who we are

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.

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