Business Controller

CMA CGM • Norfolk, VA

3d

About The Position

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 Marseilles where its head office is located.
Position SummarySupport in the definition and implementation of weekly / monthly / quarterly Corporate Control activities (G&A) for CCA/CCC/APL. Support in the definition and implementation of weekly / monthly / quarterly Cost control activities (Actual / Flash / Forecast) for the Human Resources department (Norfolk). Support in the definition and implementation of monthly Business Control activities (Actual / Flash / Forecast) , ACGL. Support in developing review and analysis of Flash / Forecast / Budget exercise. Support and challenge business operation decisions. Actual results: produce monthly management results. Use Qlikview to analyze & validate result accuracy. Prepare monthly result report including variance analysis. Support and challenge business operation decisions. Develop and implement dashboards/KPIs to track performances versus business plan. Ensure compliance of all policies and regulations enforced by Group Corporate Control

Requirements

• Excellent (Verbal and written) communication skill
• Excellent analytical skills
• Advanced Excel user, good knowledge of Access
• Knowledge of BI / Data Modelling Tools. Preferable Qlik Sense.
• Advanced skills building PowerPoint presentations for various audience.
• Proactive and Team Player
• Time Management: Ability to balance multiple responsibilities or projects at the same time.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to understanding a situation thoroughly, identifying the underlying issue, and finding a solution.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years Industry Experience: FP&A or Accounting role
• 1-3 years General Experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Flash / Forecast: Identify list of voyages assigned to each management period. Collect operational data (Voyage schedules / fuel prices etc…) to prepare slot cost and slot revenue estimates. Collect commercial assumptions (volumes / revenue / cargo mix) to estimate contributions. Submit draft to Management for validation and issue Flash/Forecast reporting. Gap analysis to prevent/reduce deviations.
• 12 month rolling forecast: to be updated every quarter with same process and assumptions as Flash / Forecast.
• Budget: to be prepared annually with same process and assumptions as Flash / Forecast
• Actual results: produce monthly management results in Load Engine. Clear all errors & missing costs. Validate volumes. Compute vessel & voyage costs. Input slot revenue & slot purchases. Have Documentation teams add missing revenue in Lara before period close. Work with Trade team to review low/negative contributions. Use Qlikview to analyze & validate result accuracy. Prepare monthly result report including variance analysis.
• Standard costs: Ensure missing/new costs (Charter rates / stevedoring / Transport / G&A etc…) are updated in Load Engine. For costs managed by other teams, highlight any issue for correction. Actual / Estimated costs gap analysis to identify and adjust costs as necessary.
• Revenue/cost/profitability analysis and KPI reports: prepare as required by the Lines or other Departments. Alert Management on cost overrun and provide support for corrective actions. Work with Trade and Ops team to identify cost saving opportunities.
• MISCELLANEOUS RELATED DUTIES

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition repayment and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees