Finance Business Partner FL-FF

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Peel Region, Mississauga seeks a Contract Logistics Specialist to oversee warehousing operations and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in finance and strong skills in customer invoicing and analysis. This role offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Training programs

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in finance accounting or similar role.
• Experience in logistics or transportation industry preferred.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end warehousing operations.
• Prepare accurate customer invoicing and reporting.
• Collaborate with AR team regarding customer payments.

Skills

Financial expertise

Customer invoicing accuracy

Data visualization

Strong MS Office skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA / CMA qualified or progressing

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

An integral role in the day to day running and support of the Contract Logistics Warehouse business. To act as the finance business partner to provide financial expertise, support and collaboration to operations. To evaluate investment opportunities, risk assessment, process and cost savings and ensure profitable, sustainable results while maintaining cost controls and ensuring financial and KPI health. To ensure financial P&L and balance sheet accuracy and adherence to ICS compliance and KN Guidelines.

How you create impact

• Prepare accurate, timely customer invoicing including providing detailed backup data and KPIs where required, ensuring integrity of Customer Invoicing and P&L entries for purchases and spend for Customer profitability reporting
• Produce customer analysis and reports, ensuring accuracy to the Operational Management team and Customers as applicable
• Understands KN’s obligation to customer, including contractual factors e.g. CPI, Liability, termination, invoicing and other key contractual deadlines and develop external customer reporting in line with commercial requirements
• Work closely in collaboration with AR team to monitor customer payments and to support credit limit requests and extended payment terms business cases
• Monitor spend against budget/forecast and provide variance analysis including detailed explanations and costings, ensure transactions are reconciled
• Responsible for daily administration and accuracy of timekeeping records and submission to payroll, ensuring that payroll costings are reported accurately against Customer Profit and Loss accounts and against budget/forecast
• Maintain and ensure cost accuracy and control the administration of purchases through internal Purchase Control system and ensure purchase ledger queries are resolved in a timely manner
• Design, develop and prepare, accurate weekly and monthly management accounts, including reporting of Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheet reconciliations, maintaining accuracy of accruals and prepayments

What we would like you to bring

• 3 years’ experience in finance accounting / controlling environment or similar role
• Preferably in logistics / transportation industry
• Preferably studying or experienced in Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement methodology
• Clear understanding of financial and accounting concepts
• Ability to relay financial information to non-financial personnel
• Ability to work on own initiative and use personal judgement when assessing risks and initiative in troubleshooting
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma would be beneficial
• Great communication, strong MS Office, advanced proficiency in MS Excel, experience with Power BI, and data visualization platforms
• CPA / CMA qualified, minimum mid way studying in progress

What's in it for you

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-onsite

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

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.