OPEX Business Controller (f/m/d)

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For the CMA Ships Germany entity in Hamburg we are recruiting an

OPEX Business Controller (f/m/d)

The OPEX Business Controller role is key in enhancing operational efficiency and cost management. Collaborating withOperational Teams and Senior Management, this role ensures financial performance aligns with strategic objectives. Itrequires a deep understanding of financial principles and operational processes.Providing detailed financial analysis, the OPEX Business Controller shapes the organization's financial health and operationaleffectiveness. This role enables informed decision-making, optimizes resource allocation, and drives sustainable growth,contributing to the company's competitive advantage.

Your responsibilities:

As per company standards, you shall:

• Comply with IMS and all relevant international rules and regulations
• Ensure all your duties in accordance with quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies
• Propose a continuous performance improvement plan which will be reported and reviewed on a periodical basis
• Collect, ensure reliability and consolidate operational and financial data related to vessel running costs
• Perform actual vs budget monthly analysis, committed vs budget analysis
• Produce financial reporting and contribute to the production of the monthly reporting package
• Contribute to support the business in decision making process

Monthly closing

• Assess and book provision into accounting
• Perform controls and analysis of accounts
• Contribute to financial reporting to the Group (Actual, Flash, Forecast)
• Check operational and financial data (IFRS accounting and Management accounting bookings)
• Review financials of projects in progress
• Liaise with accounting department
• Support the Senior Management in:

o Producing Fleet / Series / Vessel review analysis

o Contributing to the design and production of KPI dashboards

o Contribute to the design of the yearly budget and forecasts

• Participate in cross-functional projects to drive business growth and innovation

Cost management

• Contribute to the design of the yearly budget and forecasts
• Monitor engaged costs versus budget and raise attention to operation in case of deviations
• Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Enhance the organization's financial performance through meticulous cost control

Coordination with Operational departments

• Support and challenge the operational departments in the budgeting of vessel running costs
• Interact daily with operational departments to understand vessel operations and anticipate financial impacts
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational performance

Compliance and Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with operational activities
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation

You bring aboard:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) required in accounting, business control or Finance
• Competent with various software programs, such as, but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint & Word, etc.
• Experience from 2 to 5 years in business control preferred
• Experience in ERP systems and especially in SAP is considered an advantage
• Proficient English language skills are mandatory, German and French language skills will be appreciated
• Analyticaland organizational skills
• Rigor and method with strong attention to details
• Able to manage strict deadlines, result oriented
• Effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, open-minded

You can expect:

• A position in a global organisation where you are challenged with interesting and diverse tasks
• An attractive office in the heart of Hamburg
• An ergonomic work place with height-adjustable desks
• As part of the CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping group, and due to our size, business diversity and European network access to a vast range of opportunities for promotion and career development
• Employer’s contribution to public transport (HVV-ProfiTicket) and contribution to capital formation

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation

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