Cost Controller

Responsibilities

• Manage SAP-MM tasks for the region’s agencies, including maintaining master data, preparing and analysing reports, maintaining price conditions, and ensuring smooth operations.
• Prepare and analyse the monthly SOX control reports.
• Serve as the main liaison between agencies and the head office, leading interactions on related matters.
• Provide regular compliance reports to the head office.
• Oversee financial matters related to third-party agencies, including approving the monthly Statement of Account and monitoring balances.
• Conduct business analysis, review vendor reports, contractual terms, and pricing, and create and maintain cost reports.
• Monitor KPIs and initiate improvement initiatives.
• Perform quarterly cost reviews.
• Handle any ad‑hoc reporting requirements.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent education in Finance & Accounting
• Experience in the Shipping or Logistics Industry is an advantage
• Solid experience in finance, preferably in Cost Controlling
• Strong accounting & financial analytical skills
• Experience in SAP-MM is advantageous, but not mandatory
• A strong interest in IT‑related topics and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) is mandatory
• Knowledge in BI Solutions (e.g. MS Power BI) is an asset
• Fluency in Business English is required, and proficiency in German is an added advantage

Benefits & Perks

• A modern workplace with an attractive salary
• An interesting and varied range of tasks in a global multinational corporation
• 1 day of home office per week
• We are a motivated, international team with an open and friendly atmosphere
• Comprehensive onboarding and intensive employee support
• Regular internal training sessions
• Vacation allowance and Christmas bonus
• 50% subsidy for the Premium Germany Ticket (including companion allowance on the HVV network on weekend)
• Subsidy for Hansefit membership
• Support with JobRad bike‑leasing
• Special perks on certain occasions
• Free beverages (water, various teas, and specialty coffees) as well as fresh fruit

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