Financial Business Controller – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

MSC TECHNOLOGY ITALIA SRL; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC TECHNOLOGY ITALIA SRL seeks an experienced Financial Business Controller to join its Finance organization and support financial performance, business development, and controlling activities across its international logistics operations.

The role reports to the Deputy CFO and Senior Financial Director and works closely with regional CFOs, Finance teams, and business leaders to drive financial excellence and informed decision-making across regional teams and local agencies.

Qualifications

• Solid background in logistics and freight forwarding industry.
• Experience supporting financial performance and business development.
• Strong partnering with regional CFOs and Business Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate financial controlling activities across regional teams and local agencies.
• Act as a key financial business partner to regional CFOs and Finance teams, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance to identify opportunities for profitability and efficiency.
• Support local agencies in developing financial capabilities and aligning practices with business development objectives.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders across regions to ensure transparency and alignment between local and central Finance.

Job description

MSC is looking for an experienced Financial Business Controller to join its Finance organization and support financial performance, business development, and controlling activities across its international logistics operations.

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy CFO and Senior Financial Director, playing a key role in supporting financial decision-making, monitoring business performance, and driving financial excellence across regional teams and local agencies.

Working closely with regional CFOs, Finance teams, Business Leaders, and other key stakeholders, the Financial Business Controller will ensure effective financial coordination, support the development of local agencies, and promote a strong business-oriented financial mindset throughout the organization.

This role is ideal for professionals with a solid background in the logistics and freight forwarding industry, preferably gained within leading international logistics companies or direct competitors of MSC, and with a strong understanding of last-mile logistics operations.

Reporting Line

• Functional: Deputy CFO / Senior Financial Director

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate financial controlling activities across regional teams and local agencies, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives and business priorities.
• Act as a key financial business partner to regional CFOs, Finance teams, and Business Leaders, supporting strategic decision-making and operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and overall business results.
• Support local agencies in developing their financial capabilities, strengthening financial processes, and aligning financial management practices with business development objectives.
• Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders across regions, ensuring effective communication, financial transparency, and alignment between local and central Finance functions.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance monitoring activities, providing actionable insights to support business growth.
• Support the development of Finance professionals and emerging talents, encouraging ownership, accountability, professional growth, and increasing levels of responsibility.
• Identify financial and operational risks, promote financial best practices, and drive continuous improvement in controlling processes and financial governance.