Business Controller

A. Controlling, Profitability & Financial Performance

• Monitor profitability across customers, products and branches.
• Analyze margins and financial performance versus budget, forecast and business expectations.
• Identify deviations, risks and opportunities early and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate allocation and recognition of revenue and costs.
• Translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations for management.

B. Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget process, working with regional and local leaders on a bottom-up plan incorporating strategic initiatives with measurable objectives.
• Complete monthly forecasts with early identification of deviations versus budget and prior forecast.
• Provide financial scenarios, sensitivity analysis and recommendations.
• Track the financial impact and execution of strategic initiatives throughout the year.

C. Business Control & Reporting

• Deliver timely and reliable performance reporting to global and local stakeholders, including MD, FD, Product leaders and Branches.
• Ensure transparency on KPIs such as margins, file counts, cost per TEU/tonnage and other relevant metrics.
• Complete modeling and analysis of Ocean, Air, Brokerage, ISC, Warehousing and Trucking.
• Monitor performance by product, customer and branch.
• Prepare management analysis covering profitability, pricing, cost structure and resource allocation.

D. Revenue Recognition, WIP & Accruals

• Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure timely and complete cost accruals and accurate WIP management.
• Reconcile actual costs, accruals and expected business results.
• Follow up on expenses and supplier advances.

E. Customer Profitability

• Monitor customer profitability, including labor, OpEx and IT costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve contribution, margin and cash generation.
• Support commercial and operational decisions through profitability analysis and financial modeling.

F. Cash, Credit & Risk Management

• Monitor cash flow requirements, advances, guarantees and customer exposure.
• Track overdue balances and support collection actions.
• Monitor financial risks associated with customers and commercial activity.

G. Billing, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Supervise timely and accurate billing.
• Follow up invoice acceptance and customer statements of account.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable and support collection.
• Oversee Accounts Payable processes and supplier controls.
• Support supplier validation, credit conditions and guarantee management.

H. Month-End Closing & Management Reporting

• Coordinate monthly closing with operational and financial teams.
• Validate profitability and financial results during pre-close and close.
• Ensure timely and reliable information for stakeholders.
• Provide visibility on margins, forecast accuracy, WIP, accruals, AR and AP.

I. Business Partnering

• Act as a financial partner to Product and Operations.
• Provide constructive financial challenge on business and commercial decisions.
• Embed financial considerations into decision-making.
• Convert financial analysis into clear recommendations and actions.

J. Systems, Data, BI & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure consistency, accuracy and reliability of operational and financial data.
• Ensure correct use and maintenance of CW1.
• Work with the BI team to resolve variances between BI data and true operational data.
• Leverage controlling tools, BI and data models to improve performance visibility.
• Lead or support automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Logistics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Business Controlling, Financial Controlling, Finance or related positions.
• Experience in profitability analysis, budgeting, forecasting, AR/AP, WIP, accruals and general accounting.
• Intermediate English; advanced English preferred.
• Experience with CW1 and/or financial and BI tools preferred.

5. Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and financial mindset.
• Business orientation and results focus.
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Planning, organization and prioritization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Cross-functional teamwork.
• Continuous improvement mindset.