Job Description

It's more than a job
When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
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As the Excellence Manager - Finance, you will oversee and manage all aspects of KNIL's freight settlement services. This role requires deep knowledge of freight payments, financial processes, and technology solutions. You will work closely with internal teams, customers, and 3PL providers to streamline processes, ensure accuracy, and drive operational efficiency.
How you create impact

• Oversee freight settlement services, ensuring full control of financial flows and alignment with KN financial guidelines.
• Manage internal/external escalations and support customer month-end closures.
• Ensure accurate accruals, reporting, and cost allocation as per customer requirements.
• Own the onboarding process for new Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) regarding freight settlement.
• Act as a single point of contact for freight settlement topics, resolving billing queries with root cause analysis.
• Create and maintain SOPs related to freight settlement and accruals.
• Develop and present key performance indicators (KPIs) internally and externally to monitor financial health and drive improvements.
• Ensure proper month-end closure, handling accruals and accurate billing in line with financial and contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate financial reports and logistics indicators (e.g., FIN report, accruals, E2E freight settlement KPIs).
• Ensure delivery of process improvements across stakeholders based on root cause analysis.
• Ensure adherence to customer contractual financial KPIs and KN internal audit standards.

Compliance (GDP/GxP - if applicable):

• Ensure activities comply with WHO/EU GDP guidelines, customer Quality Agreements, and relevant legal standards.
• Supervise documentation practices, storage, and archiving of GxP documents.
• Ensure 100% compliance with GDP/GxP, KN Pharma Chain, Battery Chain, Engine Chain, etc., if applicable.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Compliance with KN financial guidelines (evaluated periodically via audits).
• Adherence to customer contract requirements and financial KPIs.
• 100% compliance with GDP/GxP where required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Execute additional tasks and follow supervisor instructions, provided they comply with laws, ethical standards, and safety regulations.
• Respect company confidentiality, data protection rules, and compliance regulations.
• Use company property responsibly and ensure timely, reliable task completion.

What we would like you to bring

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience: 5-10 years in finance, preferably in logistics or freight settlement.
• Freight Settlement: Strong knowledge of freight billing, accruals, and cost allocation.
• Reporting: Skilled in financial reporting, KPI tracking, and data analysis.
• SOPs: Experience developing and maintaining SOPs.
• Compliance: Understanding of financial controls, audits, GDP/GxP compliance.
• Month-End: Experience managing accruals and account closures.
• Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Tools: Proficient in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to resolve billing issues and improve processes.

What's in it for you
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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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