Global Finance Manager – Shipping

MSC Technology Italia srl; Genf; Sur place; CHF 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MSC is seeking an experienced Global Finance Manager - Shipping to join the Headquarters Finance organization. The role reports to the Finance Director and supports financial coordination, planning, and performance management across international shipping operations.

The ideal candidate has 10-15 years in business controlling, with a strong shipping industry background and the ability to operate in a complex, headquarters-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with 10-15 years in Business Controlling.
• Strong background in shipping industry.
• Experience in cross-functional alignment and executive level partnering.

Responsabilités

• Support global Business Controlling from Headquarters, ensuring financial coordination and alignment across regional teams.
• Act as a key business partner to Global Business Controllers and senior management.
• Oversee and analyze financial performance across international shipping operations.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning at global level.
• Provide guidance to Business Controllers to promote best practices and consistent reporting.
• Prepare consolidated analyses and management reports for headquarters leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial controlling processes and governance.

Connaissances

Finance leadership

Business Controlling

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

MSC is looking for an experienced Global Finance Manager - Shipping to join its Headquarters Finance organization and support financial controlling, business performance management, and financial coordination across its global shipping operations.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance Director, playing a key role in supporting the global Business Controlling function, ensuring financial consistency across international operations, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decision-making.

Working closely with Global Business Controllers, Regional Finance Teams, Finance Directors, and other key stakeholders, the Global Finance Manager will contribute to financial planning, performance monitoring, and the continuous improvement of financial processes across the organization.

This role is ideal for senior finance professionals with 10-15 years of experience in Business Controlling, a strong background in the shipping industry, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex, international, and headquarters-driven environment.

Reporting Line

• Functional: Finance Director

Key Responsibilities

• Support the global Business Controlling function from Headquarters, ensuring effective financial coordination, consistency, and alignment across regional and local Finance teams.
• Act as a key financial business partner to Global Business Controllers, Regional Finance Teams, and senior management, supporting financial and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee and analyze financial performance across international shipping operations, identifying trends, variances, risks, and opportunities for business improvement.
• Coordinate and support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance monitoring activities at global level, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to Business Controllers across different regions, promoting financial best practices, consistency in reporting, and effective performance management.
• Prepare and consolidate financial analyses, management reports, and business insights to support the Finance Director and Headquarters leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen financial governance, improve operational efficiency, and ensure alignment between financial performance and business priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial controlling processes, reporting standards, and analytical tools, fostering a culture of accountability and financial excellence.