Finance Analyst

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global shipping services provider is seeking a Finance Analyst for their European Regional Office in Hamburg. This role involves preparing and analyzing P&L reports, tracking expenses, and supporting budget processes across multiple countries. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Finance, has experience in financial reporting, and is proficient in SAP and MS Office. Fluency in Business English is essential, with German proficiency as an advantage. Join a dynamic team focused on efficiency and compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience in management, working capital, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting.
• Good knowledge of BI solutions is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and analyze monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) reports for European entities.
• Investigate variances and provide actionable insights.
• Consolidate financial data for regional reviews.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Fluent in Business English

Knowledge of SAP (AP and AR module)

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance & Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

As a Finance Analyst in our European Regional Office, you will play a critical role in supporting financial transparency, operational efficiency, and compliance across multiple European countries. You will be responsible for analyzing monthly P&L reports, SG&A expenses, tracking non-recovered operational costs, supporting the annual budget process, and ensuring adherence to SOX controls. This position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibility

• Prepare and analyze monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) reports for European entities
• Investigate variances and provide actionable insights to regional and country-level stakeholders
• Consolidate financial data across multiple countries for regional performance reviews
• Monitor and report Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A)
• Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiency
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate expense forecasting
• Track and report non-recovered operational expenses
• Support the direct Manager and Regional CFO with the annual budget process for European countries
• Monitoring of SOX controls
• Ensure documentation and key financial processes
• Assist in internal audits related to financial porting and compliance
• Support with Account Receivables duties as a backup

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent education in Finance & Accounting
• Solid experience in management, Working Capital and Financial reporting , Experience with accounting
• Ideally a good working knowledge of SAP - especially AP and AR module
• Proficiency in MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) mandatory
• Knowledge in BI Solutions (e. g. MS Power BI) will be an asset
• Fluent in Business English
• Good to have German language proficiency