Omni Logistics
Regional Finance Controller - Europe
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Regional Finance Controller – Europe
The senior finance leader for the European region, this role serves as a key member of the European Leadership Team. Responsible for financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance, internal controls, and strategic decision-making, the Regional Finance Controller drives profitable growth and operational excellence across the region.
reporting directly to the Regional President, with matrix accountability to Global Finance functions, they provide financial leadership, business partnership, governance, reporting, and compliance oversight across United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Germany.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead finance business partner to the President Europe and the European Leadership Team
- Lead annual budgets, forecasts, long-range planning, and financial performance reviews
- Provide financial analysis supporting pricing, customer profitability, investment decisions, and operational improvements
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, and local statutory requirements
- Maintain strong financial controls and governance processes across the region
- Coordinate external audits and support internal audit activities
- Partner with Tax, Treasury, Accounting, and FP&A functions globally
- Monitor cash flow performance and working capital metrics
- Drive process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives
- Directly manage and develop the Financial Analyst – Europe
- Act as the primary finance representative for Europe, leveraging collaboration rather than direct authority
- Perform all other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs
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Requirements
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline required
- Graduate degree preferred
Certifications
- Professional accounting qualification preferred (e.g., CPA, ACCA, ACA, RA, CMA, or equivalent)
Experience
- 7+ years progressive finance and accounting experience
- Support for multiple countries within a multinational organization
- Strong understanding of:
- Financial planning
- Forecasting
- Management reporting
- Internal controls
- Financial analysis
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements
- Experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, supply chain, or related industries preferred
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Technical Skills
- ERP and financial systems expertise
- Strong Microsoft Excel and financial modelling capabilities
- Advanced proficiency with:
- Standard office technologies
- Windows PCs
- Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Web conferencing tools (Teams, Zoom, Webex)
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Work Environment
- 100% on-site work setting (as per location specified)
- Flexibility to travel for meetings, events, and client engagements
Reports To
- President – Europe (primary reporting line)
Matrix Reporting Relationships
- Global Controller
- Corporate Accounting
- FP&A Leadership
- Tax Leadership
- Treasury Leadership
- Internal Audit and Compliance Leadership
Direct Reports
- Financial Analyst
Success Measures
- Accurate and timely financial reporting
- Forecast accuracy and budget discipline
- Improved regional profitability and operational performance
- Strong compliance and governance outcomes
- Working capital improvement and cash flow optimization
- Effective business partnership with regional leadership
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