Global Business Control Specialist

CMA CGM; Courbevoie; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Courbevoie is seeking a Global Business Control Specialist to join our Finance team. You will support monthly financial results, budgeting, and process improvements for Finished Vehicle Logistics, collaborating with operations control to understand financial impacts of changes.

The role requires a Master’s in Finance or Business Control, 0–2 years of experience, and fluent English. Knowledge of ERP/TMS is a plus, with a focus on accuracy and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Business Control is required.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• 0–2 years of experience in finance or control roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in monthly financial results for Finished Vehicle Logistics (revenues, transport costs, handling, storage, damages).
• Perform basic month-end closing tasks: accruals and cut-off entries; reconcile key P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Produce standard reports and KPIs for Finished Vehicle Logistics (e.g. cost per vehicle, lane profitability, utilization).
• Conduct first-level variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and explain drivers.
• Support budgeting/forecasting data collection and consolidation for FVL programs (volumes, routes, tariffs).
• Assist in testing and validation when ERP/TMS/billing tools change; contribute to dashboard improvements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Knowledge of logistics and transport

ERP/TMS experience

Education

Master’s degree in Finance or Business Control

Tools

ERP/TMS

Job description

Courbevoie - 7 All. de l'Arche, FRA

Global Business Control Specialist

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Global Business Control Specialist

Req ID: 594290 Posting Start Date: 04/11/2026 Courbevoie - 7 All. de l'Arche, FRA CEVALogistics Finance Permanent contract Full Time

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’sa journey on which you rise.

WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO

-Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Collaborate in the preparation of monthly financial results for the FVL activities (revenues, transport costs, handling, storage, damages, etc.).
• Perform basic month-end closing tasks:
• Preparation and posting of accruals and cut-off entries
• Reconciliation of key P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Produce standard reports and KPIs for Finished Vehicle Logistics (e.g. cost per vehicle, lane profitability, utilization, on-time performance).
• Perform first-level variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast vs. prior period) and provide explanations based on operational drivers.

-Budgeting & Forecasting

• Collaborate in data collection and consolidation for budgets and forecasts specific to Finished Vehicle Logistics (volumes, routes, service mix, tariffs, fuel/indexation impacts).
• Maintain and update standard templates used by operational control to submit budget/forecast inputs.
• Prepare preliminary budget vs. actual reports and basic variance analysis (e.g. variance due to volume, mix, rate, and efficiency).

-Process & Systems Improvement

• Support the documentation of FVL-specific finance processes (accrual calculation, invoice checks, cost allocations).
• Contribute to testing and data validation when changes are made to ERP, TMS (Transport Management System), or billing tools
• Suggest improvements to automate and standardize recurring reports and checks (e.g. dashboards, reconciliations).

-Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Work closely with Finished Vehicle Logistics operations control teams.
• Understand the financial impact of operational changes (new lanes, contracts, surcharges).
• Assist the Business Control Manager in preparing presentations and reports for management (monthly business reviews, customer profitability reviews).
• Provide basic financial explanations and data to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and pragmatic way.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

-Education & Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance or Business Control
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

-Experience

• 0-2 years

-Specialist Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and data quality
• Advanced Excel
• Knowledge of logistics and transport
• Experience with ERP/TMS is a plus

-Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Good communication skills and willingness to work with operational teams in a business-oriented way
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn about finance and logistics

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.

Please note: Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: [e-mail]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.

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