Financial Controller

Introduction

Move the world with us! 

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!  

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

Overview

The Cluster Business Controller is responsible for leading business control and performance management activities for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Czechia cluster. The role acts as a true sparring partner and right hand to the Station Manager(s), providing financial insight, performance analysis, and decision support to drive profitability and operational efficiency. The role requires strong ownership of data and the ability to translate financial and operational information into a clear business story for the management.

Responsibilities

Business Control & Performance Management

• Lead all business control activities for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Czechia cluster
• Act as a trusted sparring partner to Station Manager(s), challenging assumptions and supporting data-driven decision-making
• Provide clear financial and operational insights to improve commercial and operational performance
• Work closely with operations, sales and other stakeholders to understand operational and commercial drivers
• Develop a deep understanding of data and be able to clearly tell the story behind the numbers

Budgeting & Monthly Performance Review

• Support Station Manager(s) with the annual budgeting process
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial and operational performance reviews

• Combine financial and non-financial KPIs to explain performance drivers

Budget vs. Actual & Profitability Analysis

• Perform detailed budget vs. actual analyses to identify budget gaps, risks and improvement areas
• Conduct profitability analysis by customer, modality, and key business drivers
• Identify and quantify cost, volume, and margin improvement opportunities

Decision Support & Ad-hoc Analysis

• Act as the right hand to Station Manager(s) on ad-hoc performance-related questions

• Prepare scenario analyses and business cases to support operational and commercial decisions

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in financial and/or business controlling roles
• Solid knowledge of business control, management reporting, and performance analysis
• Experience in logistics, transportation, or service-driven industries preferred
• Strong analytical mindset, critical thinking skills, and ability to translate data into insights
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Cargowise and BI tools is a major plus
• Fluent oral and written English is a must, Dutch preferred
• Utilizes established procedures but decides action within task
• Resolves non-routine problems
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy in your role.
• Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
• Highly motivated, self-starter required to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be well-organized and able to meet deadlines on multiple tasks
• In the possession of or able to get a VGB.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full-service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all-round worry-free services.  

What AIT Can Offer You

• 27.5 holiday days per year to relax and recharge
• A solid pension plan to secure your future
• Access to an online learning library and regular training opportunities to support your professional growth
• Employee support programs focused on your well-being
• Five paid volunteer hours per year, giving you time to make a difference
• Exclusive employee discounts through Deel, adding extra perks to your everyday life