FP&A Manager IT

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking an FP&A Manager IT to oversee financial planning and analysis for IT across Europe, based in Antwerp. The role acts as a bridge between GHQ, RSSC IT, and cluster organizations, delivering timely management information and proactive reporting.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, ROI analyses, and cost-control initiatives. Strong English, collaboration skills, and experience with Power BI are essential for driving data-driven decisions across decentralized teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economical area.
• +5 years relevant experience in financial and corporate planning position.
• Managerial capabilities and strong communication skills.
• Experience interacting with management including overseas parent company.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall daily-operation of Financial Planning & Analysis for IT Europe.
• Drive monthly group reporting and explain expenditures to EU senior management.
• Develop mid-term plan, budgeting, rolling forecasts, and ROI analyses.
• Create data visualizations with Power BI dashboards for management insights.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economical area

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

# FP&A Manager ITJob RefYLEU-FP&AMGRIT-25092026City:AntwerpDepartmentFinanceStatusFull TimeTypePermanentFP&A Manager IT, Region Europe Location: Antwerp, Belgium | Yusen Logistics About Yusen Logistics Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice. www.yusen-logistics.com/ Role Overview Manage overall daily-operation of Financial Planning & Analysis matters in IT Europe. Serve as a bridge between GHQ, RSSC IT, Cluster organizations (Operating Companies) in Europe. Ensuring uniformed business information is available and accessible for management and IT teams. Generates and advises management and IT community via various analyses, scenario planning and develops management reporting pro-actively and on request. The role is ideally based at our Regional Office in Antwerp, but we welcome applications from across all our locations, if there is the flexibility to regularly travel to the Regional Office and other sites across Europe, as needed. This position reports to the Regional Head of Planning & Control. Key Responsibilities Management • Implements the Department(s) strategy plan (s) in line with the company Strategy and Business plan to each Cluster organizations in alignment with clusters. • Drives digital innovation and leads system and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Adherence group policies and procedures; acts as manager for all matters within the responsibility area, in cooperation with the dedicated functions at GHQ, RSSC IT and Cluster organizations. • Build and maintain a community with the IT Controllers or Directors on Cluster level. Controlling & Reporting • Assures the monthly group reporting within the given deadlines in cooperation with Finance and IT Management. • Presenting / explaining actual expenditure in verbal / written form to EU senior management and GHQ if needed; • Communication with management, finance and IT teams on deviations, trends, developments, market trends, actions and rolling forecasts; • In alignment with Regional Finance and IT Management, drives any Cost Reduction and Margin Remediation Program and monitors execution; • Controlling the cost pooling and allocation mechanism towards stakeholders and assuring contractual agreements are in place and compliant with TP documentation; • Together with Management, coordinating regular regional meeting and periodical PDCA with IT teams; Financial Planning & Analysis • Drives and coordinates the IT-specific Mid Term Plan, annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and planning processes. • Actively supports, reviews and monitors investment requests (Ringisho’s) with stakeholders regarding the economic efficiency (ROI) and business analysis (incl. TCO). • Initiates the detailed analytics and trend analysis of financial and non-financial data for strategic planning and proper review with IT and Finance. • Navigates through databases, advanced spreadsheets, and builds data visualization via an interactive PBI dashboard. Transformation • Supports corporate restructuring to develop a consistent organizational structure • Supports a matrix collaboration with and between Clusters organization • Brings positivism and is actively involved in Post Merger Integration activities for the finance and IT function Risk Mitigation • Adheres to global standards and policies • Recognizes potential risks and supports management concerning risks and issues • Organizes registration on nonconformity events and works together with stakeholders on corrective and preventive actions QHSE + S • Fosters the development of a positive quality culture. • Shows exemplary behavior by ensuring that operation and assets are safe for employees, contractors and local communities. • Promotes the protection of all environmental, social and governance aspects. • Ensures the physical security of all human, physical and information assets. What You Will Bring To The Role • Bachelor’s degree in economical area • +5Y relevant experience in financial and corporate planning position • Managerial capabilities and strong communication skills • Experience in interacting with management including overseas parent company and working within decentralized teams • Demonstrated hands-on mindset with an understanding of business implications and opportunities • Good verbal and written proficiency in English • Blend basic knowledge in freight forwarding and logistics, with tech-literacy and sharp analytical capabilities • Ability to complete daily-business/tasks reliably. • Collaborative team player who fosters cooperation and teamwork within the department and across the organization. • Flexibility to adapt to changing regulations and business requirements. • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. • Good sense of humour. • Sensitive to and respectful of cultural differences. International outlook. Why Join Us? At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration. At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities. Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make our recruitment decisions based solely on skills, experience and potential. Diversity enables us to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.