Finance Manager

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in Geneva seeks a dynamic Finance Manager with strong business partnering and transversal financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making and drive performance across the organisation.

In this role you will lead forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and financial reporting, partnering with operations and commercial teams to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and to deliver actionable insights for senior management.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10 years’ experience in a finance manager role, ideally within shipping/logistics.
• Demonstrated capability in business partnering and cross-functional financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile.

Aufgaben

• Act as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial teams, contributing financial expertise to strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Perform transversal financial analysis across multiple business areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Prepare, review and present financial reports to management, ensuring accuracy and clarity of key metrics and business drivers.
• Support forecasting and variance analysis processes, collaborating with stakeholders to align financial objectives with business goals.
• Monitor financial results, working capital, and cost management initiatives across the organisation.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial management within the shipping division.

Kenntnisse

Business partnering

Cross-functional analysis

Financial modelling

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Jobbeschreibung

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family.

Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment. From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change.

Do you recognize yourself? Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager with strong exposure to business partnering and transversal financial analysis to join our leading shipping company. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making, driving financial performance, and collaborating across departments to deliver actionable insights.

YOUR IMPACT

• Act as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial teams, contributing financial expertise to strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Perform comprehensive transversal financial analysis across multiple business areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Prepare, review and present financial reports to management, ensuring accuracy and clarity of key metrics and business drivers.
• Support forecasting and variance analysis processes, collaborating with stakeholders to align financial objectives with business goals.
• Monitor financial results, working capital, and cost management initiatives across the organisation.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices in financial management within the shipping division.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred.
• Proven 10 years’ experience in a finance manager role, ideally within the shipping, logistics, or maritime industry.
• Demonstrated capability in business partnering and cross-functional financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full Time.
• Permanent Role.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit is required.