National Controller - Air Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel; Pasay; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel Philippines is seeking a finance professional to join our global logistics leader. You will manage budgets, strategic planning, and oversee financial operations, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance across units.

As a key financial partner, you will monitor performance, drive continuous improvement, and support merger or acquisition workstreams when needed. You will translate numbers into actionable insights for decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance controlling and budgeting.
• Ability to partner with business units.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of financial processes and controls.
• Experience with performance monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance controlling activities within business units.
• Act as financial sparring partner for management.
• Proactively monitor performance and drive actions.
• Support BIA and potential M&A workstreams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement improvements.
• Share financial know-how across units.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Strategy alignment

Job description

It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

How you create impact

You will be part of our Finance team, adding your expertise + skills to the delivery of customer + operational excellence.

Your primary objective will be to ensure that the respective business units deliver against strategy + targets by conducting business controlling activities + driving continuous improvement. You will do this by working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders while focusing on the following key objectives:

• To lead a finance controlling team (if applicable).
• To act as a financial sparring partner for the respective management functions.
• To proactively monitor business performance, initiate business reviews including follow-ups + corrective actions.
• To performance project controlling + drive the business investment application (BIA) process + support
• To lead or support financial work stream in potential merger + acquisition (M+A) projects.
• To proactively develop restructuring proposals + cost saving initiatives.
• To cross-share + transfer financial know-how to respective business + functional units, providing all support that is needed.
• To continuously drive improvement by identifying "waste" in existing process, challenge status quo, propose changes + implement corrective plans.

What we would like you to bring

• You will drive results as a co-pilot together with business units, supporting strategy development + monitoring tactical execution.
• You provide unbiased financial insights beyond just numbers, to ensure all critical business decisions are taken with the proper consideration of financial impacts, to flag any potential risks + support business units to mitigate these risks.
• You establish + safeguard a well-functioning business controlling mechanism.
• You act + influence based on expertise rather than organizational authority.
• You deliver through your profound knowledge instead of creating unnecessary manual reports, taking ownership for the financial performance of the company.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us personally and professionally through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.

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.

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: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.