Car Carrier Operational Controller

CEVA Logistics; Marseille; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Marseille is seeking an Operational Controller to support the Car Carrier (RoRo) business. You will act as a bridge between Finance and Operations, monitoring voyage profitability and analyzing costs to ensure reliable data.

In a dynamic, international environment, you will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Product and Procurement to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, while improving tools and processes.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in management control, FP&A, Business Controlling or financial analysis.
• A degree in Finance, Management Control, Corporate Finance, Accounting/Audit or a related field.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, costs and profitability.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI is a plus.
• Analytical, rigorous, autonomous and adaptable mindset with ability to manage multiple topics in a fast-changing environment.
• Professional proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin), B2-C1 minimum, both written and spoken.
• Fluent English, essential to work in our international environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor voyage profitability and KPI performance.
• Analyze revenue, costs, variances and KPIs, and identify key areas for improvement.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial closing and performance reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of operational data and invoices.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Product and Procurement teams.
• Contribute to improving tools, reporting and management control processes.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Mandarin Chinese

English

Analytical mindset

Education

Finance/Management Control/Accounting degree

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers around the world. Present in more than 170 countries, with over 110,000 employees across approximately 1,500 sites, we are proud to be one of the world’s top 5 third-party logistics providers (3PL).

We believe our people are the key to our success. We are committed to engaging and empowering our diverse global workforce to co-create value for our customers through our solutions in contract logistics, air, ocean, ground and finished vehicle transportation. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment that promotes personal development, innovation and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics and become part of a team that values imagination, continuous learning and excellence in everything we do. Join us as we shape the future of global logistics. As we continue to grow rapidly, will you dare to grow with us?

Your role

As an Operational Controller, you will contribute to the financial and operational performance management of CEVA Logistics’ Car Carrier (RoRo) business.

Within the FVL Liner team, you will act as a link between Finance and Operations, playing a key role in monitoring voyage profitability, analyzing costs and ensuring data reliability.

You will work in an international, dynamic and fast-growing environment, with regular interactions with stakeholders in China.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor voyage profitability and key performance indicators.
• Analyze revenue, costs, variances and KPIs, and identify key areas for improvement.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial closing and performance reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of operational data and invoices.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Product and Procurement teams.
• Contribute to improving tools, reporting and management control processes.

Qualifications and skills

• 1 to 5 years of experience in management control, FP&A, Business Controlling or financial analysis.
• A degree in Finance, Management Control, Corporate Finance, Accounting/Audit or a related field.
• Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, costs and profitability.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI is a plus.
• An analytical, rigorous, autonomous and adaptable mindset, with the ability to manage multiple topics in a fast-changing environment.
• Professional proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin), B2-C1 minimum, both written and spoken.
• Fluent English, essential to work in our international environment.
• Experience in transportation, logistics, shipping/maritime or automotive is a plus, but not mandatory.

As a global organization and a member of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is essential to our success. Only by reflecting the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers can we succeed. By recruiting people with diverse experiences and skills, we broaden our knowledge and strengthen our creativity and innovation.

Please note: CEVA Logistics’ legitimate recruitment processes include interactions with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn, or through an official company email address: [e-mail]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited commercial proposals and/or offers from people you do not know.