Specialist_Finance APAC_New

924 Hellmann Shared Service Center Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellmann Shared Service Center Inc. in Manila, Philippines, is seeking an Accounting Specialist to analyze business performance across APAC and support strategic decision-making.

You will deliver insights to improve profitability, efficiency, and financial transparency through data-driven reporting. Join a global logistics leader and contribute to high-impact reporting, cost tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with country stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Minimum of 3 years in finance, controlling, air freight, and sea freight operations or business analysis roles.
• Experience in financial or operational audits is required.
• Familiarity with Power BI, CW1, and JIRA platforms is preferred.
• Exposure to regional coordination or shared service environments is highly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Power BI for dashboard creation and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with D365 Finance System is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance across key areas, including profitability, loss files, procurement efficiency, customer trends, volume development, and yield.
• Support job costing and performance tracking activities across APAC countries.
• Conduct monthly closing checks and ensure data accuracy in financial reports.
• Assist in preparing monthly performance reports for Country and Regional Management.
• Maintain and update Power BI dashboards to provide clear, actionable insights.
• Track and report cost deviations using JIRA and MS Teams, ensuring timely escalation.
• Participate in regular review meetings with country stakeholders and contribute to performance discussions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve data discrepancies and ensure reporting consistency.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial analysis

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork in international environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Power BI

JIRA

CW1

D365 Finance System

Excel

Job description

About Us

Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 20 locations worldwide. For the better. Together. The Finance Specialist is dedicated to providing expertise in a specific area of Finance, supporting the organisation's objectives through the application of specialised knowledge and skills. This role focuses on delivering high quality results in their area of expertise and contributing to strategic initiatives.

About the position

As a Accounting Specialist, you will play a key role in analyzing business performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the APAC region. You will deliver insights that help improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial transparency. This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to high-impact reporting and analysis. You will help monitor cost performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Tasks

• Analyze business performance across key areas, including profitability, loss files, procurement efficiency, customer trends, volume development, and yield.
• Support job costing and performance tracking activities across APAC countries.
• Conduct monthly closing checks and ensure data accuracy in financial reports.
• Assist in preparing monthly performance reports for Country and Regional Management.
• Maintain and update Power BI dashboards to provide clear, actionable insights.
• Track and report cost deviations using JIRA and MS Teams, ensuring timely escalation.
• Participate in regular review meetings with country stakeholders and contribute to performance discussions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve data discrepancies and ensure reporting consistency.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and business controlling practices.
• Proactive mindset with attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills to present findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, international environment.

Preferred Educational Background / Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Minimum of 3 years in finance, controlling, air freight, and sea freight operations or business analysis roles.
• (Required) Experience in financial or operational audits.
• (Preferred) Familiarity with Power BI, CW1, and JIRA platforms.
• (Highly preferred) Exposure to regional coordination or shared service environments.
• (Preferred) Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Power BI for dashboard creation and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with D365 Finance System is a plus

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Power BI for dashboard creation and performance tracking.
• Familiarity with D365 Finance System is a plus

Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture.

Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!

If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes,

We are a family business for over 150 years. All these years we have relied on our exceptional people in the global Hellmann FAMILY and their unmatched passion and energy to serve our customers.

Our company culture, the Hellmann Promise, is the essence of who we are, driving us to achieve greatness and fostering a sense of belonging that empowers you to thrive!

Our Promise does not only include a mission, our values and leadership principles, but also our vision "For the better. Together." It manifests our unique Hellmann culture as the foundation for all our actions and decisions.