The senior business controller is accountable and responsible for managing a business controlling team for a DB Schenker business unit (Air, Ocean, Land, Contract Logistics), as well as performing business controlling of complex areas. In addition, the role is the key contact person for the business partners. The Senior business controller is responsible for coordinating and managing the teams’ relation and support to internal stakeholders, along with having the overall management accountability and responsibility of both teams, including on-the-job training/development.
- Responsible and accountable for leading the Business Controlling Team
- Support the design and implementation of overall finance transformation initiatives
- Accountable for business controlling of all financial figures and non-financial information on a business unit level (Air, Ocean, Land or Contract Logistics)
- Accountable for providing input to the consolidated budgets / forecast on a business unit level
- Accountable for preparing a consolidated view of actual financial figures on a monthly basis, along with business insights into the actual performance and explain differences compared to market or budget to internal and external stakeholders.
- Accountable for operationalizing financial and non-financial targets
- Accountable for supporting business cases development and follow up
- Accountable for coordinating support to development of capital projects and investment proposal
- Oversee the day-to-day activities and efficiency of all designated employees
- Conduct on-the-job professional training and promote a business acumen in the team
- Contributes to a working environment and culture which drives the desired mindset of all business controlling team members
- Reports key operational KPIs to Finance on a periodic basis
- Adopts world class trends and best practices in business controlling with the goal of ultimately driving cost reduction and quality enhancement
- Supports the business controlling team members in resolving issues raised by them
- Defines performance goals at the start of the year in coordination with Head of F&A Service Delivery
- Monitors work quality and escalate any operational issues in a timely manner
- Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
- 5-7 years of experience in a business controlling with ability to manage stakeholders and employees in an international context
- Strong knowledge and experience from logistic industry
- Experience with reporting to top-management, including company boards
- Experience with leadership of a diverse mix of teams and competencies with proven ability to manage stakeholders and employees in an international context
- Strong understanding of business finance, finance management, business Controlling processes
- Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work and to generate alternatives and solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach toward business issues
- Knowledge and understanding of financial and business management principles with the ability to communicate and prioritize business requirements
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Must be highly skilled in MS Office
- Strong business acumen
- Fluent English language skills at a business level
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