Director Finance Control

It's more than a job

As a Director of Finance Control, you will serve as a trusted business partner to senior Line Management, driving financial excellence and shaping the growth trajectory of our U.S. Contract Logistics operations.

The role acts as a proactive advisor to management, contributing financial insights and strategic recommendations that support profitable growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. Partner cross-functionally with business and functional units to support productivity improvements, process optimization, and strategic initiatives. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace.

How you create impact

The right candidate will serve as a strategic business partner to leadership, driving profitability, growth, productivity, and process improvements.

• Lead the US Controlling team and maintain strong alignment with Corporate Controlling.
• Oversee timely and accurate month-end close, annual target-setting, and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Manage investment reviews, business case development, cost-saving initiatives, and new business evaluations.
• Represent Finance in pricing and RFP processes, ensuring accurate costing, sound assumptions, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through contract reviews, pricing oversight, and senior-level discussions.
• Monitor business performance, analyze P&Ls, perform gap analyses, and drive cost control and procurement support.
• Champion standardization, continuous improvement, tool development, and employee development within Contract Logistics Controlling.
• Ensure governance and full compliance with financial controlling policies through direct oversight of local analysts and support staff.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or equivalent; Master’s preferred
• 7 - 10 years of experience, including 5+ in Finance/Controlling (FP&A preferred)
• 5+ years leading and managing teams
• Experience presenting to senior leadership at national and corporate levels
• Strong Contract Logistics operational and business knowledge
• Proven leadership with strong personal drive and innovative thinking
• Solid Controlling and Finance background
• Organized, detail-focused, hands-on, and collaborative
• Strategic thinker who turns complex analysis into clear insights
• Skilled at detailed work and concise executive-level summaries
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables)
• Strong analytical mindset and commercial acumen
• Self-starter with initiative and consistent follow-through
• Track record of leading, coaching, and developing teams

Who we are

Logistics shapes our daily lives - from the goods we consume, to the healthcare we need. At Kuehne+Nagel, your day-to-day work goes beyond logistics; It accompanies the small and big moments of everyone around the world.

As a global leader with a strong structure and a forward-looking vision, we offer a safe and stable environment where your career can make a real impact. Whether we're helping deliver life-saving medicines, developing sustainable transportation solutions, or supporting local charities, your career will contribute to much more than you imagine.