About this role
Transport Controller Europe TRANSPORT CONTROLLER - EUROPE FINANCE / SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE As our Transport Controller - Europe, you will act as a key finance business partner to the European Logistics organization, driving financial visibility, accuracy, and performance across transportation costs while supporting strategic decision‑making. THE ROLE OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE! As our Transport Controller - Europe , you play a critical role in managing reporting, forecasting, and planning of transportation costs across Europe. Acting as a co‑pilot to the Transport function, you will ensure accurate financial data, deliver performance insights, and support operational and strategic initiatives within a complex logistics environment. You will be reporting to the Transport / Supply Finance leadership , and you will manage: 1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close - Lead the month‑end close process for transportation costs across Europe - Ensure completeness and accuracy of accruals and cost recognition - Review accrual files (e.g. ControlPay, freight audit data) with relevant teams - Manage manual accruals and non‑PO invoices to ensure cost completeness - Book freight, customs duty, and service-related accruals 2. Performance Analysis & Insights - Perform deep‑dive analysis on transportation costs and customs duties - Identify risks and opportunities vs. budget and forecasts - Deliver variance analysis across AOP, forecast, and prior year - Provide executive‑level insights on cost drivers to senior leadership - Maintain and own transport finance dashboards 3. Financial Control & Data Accuracy - Ensure accurate booking and coding of transportation costs - Own and maintain key datasets (e.g. lane mapping, cost allocation structures) - Resolve complex master data and coding issues with relevant teams - Perform audits and reviews to ensure invoice accuracy and compliance - Collaborate with Freight Audit teams to ensure accurate invo...