Area Controller Air Logistics

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.

The Area Controller acts as a finance business partner responsible for financial planning, controlling, and performance analysis, supporting business decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, and insightful financial analysis.

• Act as a finance business partner and provide controlling support to the business, serving as a strong backup to the Sea Controller.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and realistic financial planning.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Challenge business assumptions and drive data-based decision-making through strong analytical insights.
• Collaborate with global and national stakeholders, influencing outcomes through financial expertise and effective communication.
• Develop financial models and reports using advanced Excel to enhance performance visibility.
• Monitor business performance, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide solution-oriented financial support to operational and commercial teams to drive continuous improvement.

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field; CA / CMA / CPA or MBA from reputable institutions preferred.
• 5–8 years’ experience in FP&A, financial controlling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Industry background open; preference for manufacturing or services environments (non-BPO/transactional roles).
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to manage and influence global and senior stakeholders, with confidence to challenge business decisions using data.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience supporting business reviews.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact—on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us—personally and professionally—through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds—a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.

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.