Regional Finance Controller - Europe

Stellenbeschreibung:

The Regional Finance Controller – Europe serves as the senior finance leader for the European region and is a key member of the European Leadership Team. They are responsible for financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance, internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making to drive profitable growth and operational excellence throughout the region. They serve as the primary finance advisor to the Regional President, while ensuring alignment with corporate financial policies, reporting requirements, and governance standards. Reporting directly to the Regional President, with matrix accountability to Global Finance functions, they provide financial leadership, business partnership, governance, reporting, and compliance oversight across the region (United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Germany).

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead finance business partner to the President Europe and the European Leadership Team.
Lead annual budgets, forecasts, long‑range planning, and financial performance reviews.
Provide financial analysis supporting pricing, customer profitability, investment decisions, and operational improvements.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, and local statutory requirements.
Maintain strong financial controls and governance processes across the region.
Coordinate external audits and support internal audit activities.
Partner with Tax, Treasury, Accounting, and FP&A functions globally.
Monitor cash flow performance and working capital metrics.
Drive process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives.
Directly manage and develop the Financial Analyst – Europe.
Act as the primary finance representative for Europe, influencing outcomes through collaboration rather than direct organizational authority.
All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

Certifications/Licensure: Professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA, ACA, RA, CMA, or equivalent).
Experience: 7+ years’ progressive finance and accounting experience.
Experience supporting multiple countries within a multinational organization.
Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, internal controls, and financial analysis.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements.
Experience within logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, supply chain, or related industries preferred.
Strong ERP, financial systems, and reporting tool experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).
Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on‑site setting (listed in this posting), with flexibility to travel for related meetings, events, and client engagements.