Senior Manager Accounting & Finance

About Us

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) is the Terminal & Infrastructure Division of Hapag-Lloyd, founded in 2023. With a growing portfolio of 22 port terminals and integrated logistics services across 12 countries and four continents, HGT is redefining terminal operations with a focus on performance, safety, and sustainability. Our target is ambitious: to operate 30 terminals by 2030 while delivering exceptional service to our customers worldwide.

At HGT, we are a team of seasoned international professionals driven by growth, trust, and excellence. We are now looking to expand our global finance team with a highly skilled and strategically minded Senior Manager Accounting & Finance.

This role will be critical in strengthening financial governance, driving global reporting standards, and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Finance, this position will have high visibility and influence across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic financial insights that support business growth, operational scalability, and profitability.
• Lead financial due diligence and integration efforts for newly acquired or onboarded terminals.
• Drive the implementation of best-in-class financial practices across global entities, ensuring alignment with HGT’s long-term financial strategy.

Global Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the end-to-end financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of consolidated financial statements under IFRS and local GAAPs.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, audit standards, and corporate governance policies across all jurisdictions.
• Act as a lead contact for external auditors, ensuring efficient audit execution and timely resolution of findings.

Operational Finance Oversight

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, managing financial accuracy across diverse international entities.
• Own the group-wide variance analysis, performance reporting, and management dashboards to support executive decision-making.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, including transfer pricing compliance and elimination entries.
• Support treasury analysis over liquidity optimization over the group.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Champion finance transformation and automation initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency through ERP optimization.
• Introduce data-driven methodologies and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to improve forecasting, scenario modeling, and visibility.
• Improve documentation standards and strengthen internal control frameworks across all finance functions.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop junior finance professionals across regional offices, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with IT, legal, tax, and operations to support enterprise-wide projects and system enhancements.
• Represent the finance function in strategic projects, including system migrations, reorganizations, and investment evaluations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree or recognized professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CMA is a strong asset).
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including 5+ years in leadership or strategic roles within multinational environments.
• Strong expertise in IFRS and Dutch GAAP, group consolidation, and multi-entity financial reporting.
• Demonstrated success in leading finance transformation projects and improving business processes across complex organizations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure with accuracy and agility.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, Tableau). SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leadership.
• Strong leadership mindset with experience in developing and managing high-performing teams.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, ownership-driven approach.
• Fluent in English; Dutch or other European languages are an advantage.
• Experience in the terminal, logistics, or maritime industry is preferred.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A high-impact leadership opportunity in a dynamic, global, and collaborative organization.
• The chance to shape the future of finance in a fast-scaling infrastructure business.
• Exposure to international operations and cross-border collaboration within a high-performance culture.