Business Controller

• Responsible for business controlling of all financial figures and non-financial information on a business unit level and/ or non-complex areas (

• Responsible for providing input to the consolidated budgets / forecast on a business unit level (Air, Ocean, Land and/ or Contract Logistics)

• Responsible for preparing a consolidated view of actual financial figures along with business insights into the actual performance on a monthly basis and explaining differences compared to market or budget to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Responsible for OPEX P&L and Balance-Sheet accounts, including BS accounts reconciliation, calculating monthly accruals and preparing P&L lines analytical review.

• Support the design and implementation of overall finance transformation initiatives (process standardization, improvement, simplification, automation etc.)

• Responsible for supporting business cases development and follow up

• Responsible for coordinating support to development of capital projects and investment proposal

• Contributes to a working environment and culture which drives the desired mindset of all business controlling team members

• Supports implementation of best practices in business controlling with the goal of ultimately driving cost reduction and quality enhancement

• Support the RTR GPO with continually enhancing quality and reducing cost by streamlining processes, procedures, and automation

• Supports the business controlling team members in resolving issues raised by them

• Defines performance goals at the start of the year in coordination with the senior business controller

• Escalate any operational issues in a timely manner

• Keeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth

•3-5 years of experience in a controlling, financial planning and analysis or reporting

•Mastery level in Excel (Power BI, Power Automate, VBA is a strong advantage)

•Strong knowledge and experience from logistic industry is an advantage

•Strong understanding of accounting, finance, Controlling processes

•Experience with reporting to top-management, including company boards

•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 

•Strong business acumen 

This role is responsible for performing business controlling of non-complex areas, functions, or business units, such as Air, Ocean, Land or Contract Logistics. In addition, the role supports the senior business controller with the contact to the business partners.