Financial Business Controller (Latin America South Europe Region)

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company; Genf; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company in Geneva seeks a Financial Controller to join Group Controlling for a defined country scope. You will influence strategy through deep analysis, manage financial information, and support decision making across operations and commercial activities.

In this role you will improve working capital, review forex exposure, oversee monthly reporting, and lead ad-hoc global analyses in collaboration with regional teams.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Finance or Economics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in finance, audits, controlling, financial planning and analysis or equivalent.
• Shipping or logistics experience mandatory.
• Advanced Excel skills and able to execute analysis in financial and analytical tool.
• Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Improve working capital management.
• Analyze and identify revenue and cost optimization opportunities.
• Perform cost control activities.
• Assist the Regional CFO with daily management of assigned countries and organize the Regional CFO's country visits.
• Review Forex exposure.
• Review Financial reporting (weekly/monthly).
• Take lead Adhoc global analysis in collaboration with other regional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical mind-set

Learning ability

Results oriented

Work under pressure

Self-starter

Proactive attitude

Team player

Strong communication skills

English fluency

Spanish/Portuguese knowledge (plus)

Education

Master Degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

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 looking for a talented controller to join the Group Controlling department, which supports the organization of MSC Cargo on a specific scope of countries.

The objective of the position is to develop partnership for business and finance activities. In addition to the standard financial controlling activities, the position is, through deep dive analysis and strong department collaboration, to influence the strategy and the decision maker.

As part of a team, the current position will get interaction with a pool of people in an international environment. Also, you will be part of a finance transformation process, bringing management information to the next level in Finance.

The responsibilities of the department are to control and oversee the financial information and operational costs generated through our agencies worldwide. The objective is to provide financial insight and transparency that supports the decision-making in both operational and commercial organizations.

YOUR IMPACT

As Financial Controller you will:

• Improve working capital management.
• Analyze and identify revenue and cost optimization opportunities.
• Perform cost control activities.
• Assist the Regional CFO with daily management of assigned countries and organize the Regional CFO's country visits.
• Review Forex exposure.
• Review Financial reporting (weekly/monthly).
• Take lead Adhoc global analysis in collaboration with other regional teams.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Master Degree in Finance or Economics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in positions within finance, audits, controlling, financial planning and analysis or equivalent.
• Shipping or logistics experience mandatory.
• Advanced Excel skills and able to execute analysis in financial and analytical tool.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Analytic & critical mind-set.
• Capacity to learn quickly.
• Result oriented.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Self-starter, proactive attitude and able to see opportunities.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken and knowledge of Spanish/ Portuguese is a real plus

CONTRACT DETAILS

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