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.