Regional Financial Controller

American President Lines; Marseille; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global shipping and logistics firm based in Marseille is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to oversee the financial performance of subsidiaries. The role demands a postgraduate degree in Finance or extensive finance management experience, alongside strong analytical and interpersonal skills. The candidate will manage audits, financial closings, and internal finance projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a good command of English are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on efficiency and cost-saving strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance or 7+ years of finance management experience.
• Experience in audit or transaction services preferred.
• Shipping or logistics experience considered an asset.

Responsabilités

• Control financial performance of subsidiaries including audits and closings.
• Ensure strong internal control environment.
• Supervise finance projects and M&A transactions.
• Support treasury strategy regarding bank coverage and cash optimization.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Planning and organization capabilities

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Postgraduate degree in Finance

Outils

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Description du poste

Overview

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseille where its head office is located.

For our Europe Regional Office in Marseille, starting at the earliest date possible, we are looking for a: Regional Financial Controller

Role

The Regional Financial Controller is pivotal in analysing the performance of the Regional network of entities, ensuring the quality and consistency of the financial information produced. You will serve as the primary liaison between the Head Office Finance Department and the local entities, where your contacts will include the CFO and their team. As a strategic partner, you will lead M&A and internal projects (in accordance with delegations) and contribute to the development of financial knowledge throughout the network.

Responsibilities

• Control subsidiaries\' financial performance, including audits, closings, consolidation, and dividends.
• Guarantee a strong internal control environment.
• Supervise Group finance projects and M&A transactions, drive communication, and share best practices.
• Ensure correct linkage with Shared Service Centers (FiCOM and GBS) in respect of target operating models, enhance efficiency over the network, and promote a cost-saving mindset.
• Support HO Treasury strategy in terms of bank coverage and cash optimization in the region.
• Act as an interface with the finance departments at the Head Office, including accounting, tax, legal, treasury, Group financial control, IT accounting, and exploitation systems, and central controlling.
• Contribute to the animation of the Finance network and organization enhancement.

Profile and Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (5/6 years) in Finance from a Business or Engineering school, or a minimum of 7 years of professional experience in finance management.
• Experience in audit or transaction services is a plus.
• Shipping or logistic experience is an asset.
• Ethics, integrity, and respect for the confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and planning/organization capabilities.
• Managing performance, autonomy, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as the role involves interaction with numerous internal and external departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.