Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading all financial and administrative activities for cargo-partner Greece. This role ensures full compliance with IFRS and Group reporting standards, delivers accurate and timely financial results, and acts as a strategic partner to the Country Manager to support business performance and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all local accounting and finance operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS, local statutory, and cargo-partner Group reporting requirements.
• Manage monthly closing, reconciliations, and preparation of management accounts in SAP.
• Drive cost controlling and analysis of operational and overhead expenditure, providing actionable insights.
• Lead cash flow management, including collections, payments, and forecasting.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting in coordination with the Regional Finance team.
• Manage external and internal audit processes ensuring transparency and governance.

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

• Partner closely with the Managing Director to provide financial insights and analysis on sales performance, margins, and profitability.
• Support management in identifying cost efficiencies, performance improvement areas, and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and performance tracking for the Greek operation.

Administration, Legal & Quality

• Oversee administration and office management activities, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Manage insurance and claim processes, coordinating with Group functions as required.
• Support the Country Manager on local legal and compliance matters, liaising with Group Legal and external advisors.
• Lead and coordinate quality management activities, maintaining alignment with Cargo-Partner standards and ISO requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a similar finance management role within logistics, freight forwarding, or international business environments.
• Proven experience with IFRS reporting, SAP, and cost control processes.
• Sound understanding of Greek statutory, tax, and corporate regulations.
• Fluent in Greek and English (both written and spoken).

Personal Attributes

• Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented with a hands-on approach.
• Commercially minded and proactive in driving business improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and accountability, with the ability to operate independently and within a matrix organization.

Why Join Cargo-Partner

• Opportunity to lead the finance function for a high-growth international logistics company, part of Nippon Express Group
• Strategic exposure working closely with senior leadership in Greece and the wider CEE region.
• A collaborative and performance-driven environment where your contribution directly shapes business success.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package with the scope to grow and develop your career.