Business Controller
Internship Milan (Milano)
Job description
For our Milan offices, we are looking for a Business Controller
Descrizione del lavoro
You will perform the business controlling function for one of forwarding business unit and will have direct reporting responsibilities to Head of business controlling
Compiti e responsabilità
· Analyses the monthly P&L in respect of accuracy and reasons for deviations to the prior month and rolling forecast
· Perform and drive the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing for his/her area of responsibility
· Details variances analysis: Actual / Forecast / Prior Month or Year as per management request
· Reviews results with the Business Field Managers and National Controllers
· Assists Business Field Managers on day-to-day financial related issues
· Ad-hoc financial analysis/projects as per management requests
· Coordinates and assists local and Regional Management in the preparation of rolling forecast and annual target processes
· Complete all budgeting, planning & monitoring including the target setting process and P+L analysis versus rolling forecast and targets.
· Ensure active controlling activities across the cluster including business reviews of productivity and profitability, defining action plans to improve and monitor & report any current and relevant business unit and Strategic Initiatives.
· KPIs verification and deterioration (productivity, margin, etc.)
· Ensure delivery of Cost/Productivity control & claims management & Tradelane/Product Reviews in conjunction with Market Review
· Ensure development & support by identifying tools, developing reports, automation and review of processes including the education and mediation required to support business units on financial matters as well as
· Operations & Knowledge/Shared Service Center
· Does ad hoc analysis/desktop reviews on FSL/ PL based on the request of National Finance Manager
· Supports in preparation of business cases/investment applications and hiring request
· Coordinates internal & external audits
Competenze ed esperienza
· Entrepreneurial thinking and acting (Cost sensitive, value-focused, showing strong ownership attitude)
· Proven experience in Financial topics
· Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives
· Strong leadership skills
· Excellent oral communication skills
· Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
· Highly self-motivated and directed
· Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
· Service and results oriented
· Analytical, process- and business-driven approach
· Willingness to travel
· Minimum: Master degree preferably in Financial Management / equivalent diploma (Chartered Accountant, etc.) or 3+ years experience in controlling area, preferably gained in freight forwarding companies
· Leadership responsibility in a multi-location work environment and in direct and indirect reporting structures ","datePosted":"2019-12-02T00:00:00.000Z