Site financial controller
Maersk
- Philippsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Philippsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
About
Do numbers, financial accuracy, and operational excellence energize you?Are you looking for a truly international workplace where you can grow your potential and shape financial performance in a dynamic logistics environment?
Then join us as our new Site Financial Controller
At Maersk, we are strengthening our Financial Control & Reporting capabilities to ensure transparency, accuracy, and integrity in our financial information. You will play a key role in connecting operational performance to financial outcomes — ensuring our sites deliver results that are cost-efficient, compliant, and profitable.
This role combines hands-on financial operations , controlling responsibilities , and insight-driven reporting for our warehouse and It is ideal for someone who enjoys both transactional accuracy and higher-level financial analysis.
What We Offer
A global industry leader where the world becomes your workplace
Excellent development and long-term career growth
Access to internal and external training, including digital learning
Flexible workplace policy and flexible working hours
Competitive compensation, bonus package, and benefits (gym allowance, public transport allowance, pension scheme)
Opportunities to work with colleagues and customers across the world
Your Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Control
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of facility reporting at GP and EBIT level
Lead month-end closing activities and financial performance & risk reporting
Transform operational activities into accurate financial figures
Provide full customer and profit transparency to Finance Business Partners and Site Management
Maintain trend lines for revenues, margins, direct costs, and productivity
Translate business results into clear, forward-looking insights
Financial Operations Management
Ensure correct invoicing, job costing, and revenue/cost postings in SAP
Book supplier invoices, create accruals, and release related purchase orders
Perform daily processing and validation of incoming invoices
Create and maintain vendor records in financial systems
Validate the accuracy of direct cost invoices and operational expenses
Compliance, Audit & Process Improvement
Conduct internal audits and ensure adherence to best practices
Maintain and improve finance processes, ensuring lean and clean workflows
Identify improvement opportunities jointly with site and finance colleagues
Support forecasting and budgeting between sites and central functions
Operational Collaboration
Work closely with Warehouse Operations Managers, Site Managers, and General Managers
Provide weekly volume and performance updates
Ensure financial systems support efficient decision-making
Contribute to a high-performing, customer-centric site culture
What You Bring
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar
2+ years of experience in financial reporting, controlling, or financial operations
Strong data mining and analysis capabilities
Advanced Excel skills
Working knowledge of SAP/FACT or S4 HANA (BW/BI is a plus)
Experience in Contract Logistics / Warehouse operations (required)
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills in English and German
Proactive, analytical, and able to challenge discrepancies in KPIs and trend lines
A team player with a flexible, hands-on mindset
Unleash Your Potential
We are transforming how we work — and this role gives you the opportunity to grow, influence, and make a real impact. We believe in taking chances on people, offering stretch opportunities, and helping you look forward to your future with Maersk.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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Languages
- English
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