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Kuehne+Nagel Finance Business Partner in Brampton, Ontario
At Kuehne+Nagel, we nurture a culture of performance and recognition, and we have many career growth opportunities. If you are looking for career development or simply a great place to be, consider joining us as a Finance Business Partner at our office in Brampton, Ontario.
Your Role
In this role, you will track financial performance and provide information, forecasting and analysis to guide decision making. You will support Distribution Centre manager. Your typical shift will be Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm. As a 3PL provider, we will count on your leadership skills to help drive excellent service for our valued customers.
Your Responsibilities
Prepare Customer invoicing and KPIs accurately and in timely manner
Ensure P&L entries for purchases and spend are made accurately in Customer profitability report
Prepare Customer weekly/monthly reports which includes Profit and Loss statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations ensuring all accruals and prepayments are in line with the Kuehne-Nagel Ltd. accounting standards
Monitor actual spend against budgets for both Customer and Kuehne-Nagel Ltd and provide variance analysis including detailed explanations and costings
Implement and develop processes, procedures and continuous improvements to ensure a lean, controlled working methodology is applied to all financial and operational administrative tasks and identify and drive cost saving initiatives
Maintain and ensure costs accuracy and control the administration of purchases through internal Purchase Control system, evaluate opportunities and prepare business case applications for purchases of capital expenditure and long term commitments
Design and produce financial tracking tools to assist the operation to ensure budgets are maintained and aid the business with implementations, start-ups and capital investments, ensuring financial matching principles are adhered toAttendance at meetings as requested and preparation of reports to review Financial Reporting with clients and internal Management Team
Increase financial awareness at all levels, ensuring adherence to Kuehne-Nagel Ltd. financial standards and procedures
Preparation of monthly rolling forecasts and annual target setting, ad hoc variance analysis
Assist working capital team in monitoring and ensuring low AR ageing and optimization of the cash conversion cycle
Assist with purchase ledger queries to ensure they are resolved in a timely manner
If you require an accommodation for the recruitment /interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Your Skills and Experiences
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting or equivalent with management accounting skills
5+ years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting role
Knowledge of pricing and cost components in 3PL and freight forwarding industry is preferred
Proficient in Word, Excel (maintain complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint
Exposure to reporting and data visualization platforms such as Tableau is an asset
1+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Good Reasons to Join
There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-HYBRID
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.