REGIONAL HEAD OF PLANNING & CONTROL
Location: Antwerp, Belgium | Yusen Logistics
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are committed to a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone is engaged, connected, and creative. A strong and consistent brand is key to how we present ourselves globally and stand out in a competitive market.
As part of the evolution of our European Finance organisation, we are looking for a Regional Head of Planning & Control to help shape the future of finance across Europe. This is a strategic leadership role for a finance professional who enjoys combining business partnering, financial insight and transformation in a dynamic international environment.
Your Role
As Regional Head of Planning & Control, you play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making across Europe. You ensure that management has access to clear, reliable and actionable business insights through financial planning, reporting and analysis.
Working closely with the Regional CFO, Cluster Heads and senior stakeholders across the business, you lead budgeting, forecasting and performance management activities while supporting transformation initiatives and continuous improvement across the finance function.
Based at our European Headquarters in Antwerp, you will lead a team of four finance professionals and collaborate with colleagues across multiple countries and business units.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the regional Planning & Control team, providing coaching, direction and support
- Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across Europe
- Oversee management reporting, financial analysis and performance monitoring
- Provide strategic insights through scenario planning and business analytics
- Support finance transformation initiatives, including the rollout of D365 and organisational harmonisation
- Drive process improvements, digital innovation and reporting efficiencies
- Support investment reviews, business cases and cost optimisation programmes
- Contribute to post-merger integration activities and organisational development
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, policies and risk management processes
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in a senior finance leadership role
- Strong experience in planning & control, financial analysis and business partnering
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders in international and matrix organisations
- Hands-on leader with strong people management skills
- Fluent in English and at least one local European language
- Experience within logistics, freight forwarding or supply chain environments is a plus
What We Offer
Joining Yusen Logistics gives you the opportunity to engage, drive and grow in a truly international environment.
- Strategic leadership role with impact across Europe
- Opportunity to shape finance transformation and business performance
- Collaboration with senior leadership and international stakeholders
- Modern working environment at our new European Headquarters in Antwerp
- Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the office)
- International exposure and regular travel across Europe
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Interested?
Apply now and become part of a collaborative international finance team driving transformation, performance and growth across Europe.
