Business Controller

Job description

For our Milan offices, we are looking for a Business Controller

Descrizione del lavoro

You will perform the business controlling function for one of forwarding business unit and will have direct reporting responsibilities to Head of business controlling

Compiti e responsabilità

·  Analyses the monthly P&L in respect of accuracy and reasons for deviations to the prior month and rolling forecast
·  Perform and drive the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing for his/her area of responsibility
·  Details variances analysis: Actual / Forecast / Prior Month or Year as per management request
·  Reviews results with the Business Field Managers and National Controllers
·  Assists Business Field Managers on day-to-day financial related issues
·  Ad-hoc financial analysis/projects as per management requests
·  Coordinates and assists local and Regional Management in the preparation of rolling forecast and annual target processes
·  Complete all budgeting, planning & monitoring including the target setting process and P+L analysis versus rolling forecast and targets.
·  Ensure active controlling activities across the cluster including business reviews of productivity and profitability, defining action plans to improve and monitor & report any current and relevant business unit and Strategic Initiatives.
·  KPIs verification and deterioration (productivity, margin, etc.)
·  Ensure delivery of Cost/Productivity control & claims management & Tradelane/Product Reviews in conjunction with Market Review
·  Ensure development & support by identifying tools, developing reports, automation and review of processes including the education and mediation required to support business units on financial matters as well as
·  Operations & Knowledge/Shared Service Center
·  Does ad hoc analysis/desktop reviews on FSL/ PL based on the request of National Finance Manager
·  Supports in preparation of business cases/investment applications and hiring request
·  Coordinates internal & external audits

Competenze ed esperienza

·  Entrepreneurial thinking and acting (Cost sensitive, value-focused, showing strong ownership attitude)
·  Proven experience in Financial topics
·  Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
·  Strong leadership skills
·  Excellent oral communication skills
·  Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
·  Highly self-motivated and directed
·  Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
·  Service and results oriented
·  Analytical, process- and business-driven approach
·  Willingness to travel
·  Minimum: Master degree preferably in Financial Management / equivalent diploma (Chartered Accountant, etc.) or 3+ years experience in controlling area, preferably gained in freight forwarding companies
·  Leadership responsibility in a multi-location work environment and in direct and indirect reporting structures ","datePosted":"2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z