Financial Controller

“Unifying Purpose, Shaping Careers” – We believe in a world where organizational strategies are brought to life; when everyone finds value in their work by aligning organizational purpose with people, where we inspire a meaningful and impactful future.

Our client has established itself as a global transport and logistics company. They are ranked as one of the largest container shipping lines and have diverted into global logistics network over the last few years operating in more than 30 countries.

As a Financial Controller, you play a key role in by being a pivotal part of the leadership team, helping make crucial financial decisions, leading the execution of those decisions, analysing the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions.

The Challenges

• Accountable for driving effective and efficient financial processes (close, forecast, budget, cost-benefit analysis, asset management, audit) resulting in timely analysis of results and accurate forecast.
• Provide insightful and actionable financial analysis and reporting, including key trends, metrics and business drivers to inform business performance and decision-making in support of achieving business strategic objectives.
• Lead and act as a key contributor in the development of the annual financial strategic plan and interim forecast updates, supporting the achievement of the plan.
• Perform market expansion studies, identify both risk and opportunity, build financial models, develop ROI metrics and make recommendations for prioritization on projects.
• Provide tactical and strategic consultation to business leaders regarding improved business performance, recommending and initiating change to ensure key business and financial targets are delivered. – Develop and implement Finance policies and procedures, define plans that close current gaps and ensure compliance.
• Ensure compliance with and advice on the Group’s financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Create an environment that encourages and rewards teamwork and collaboration, both internally and externally.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related discipline, with MBA or CPA being a plus
• Experience working with multiple currencies
• Experience with finance or business analysis background
• People management experience with demonstrated cross-group leadership
• Strong conceptual understanding and ability to articulate the application of financial principles

Priority responses will be given to candidates who are shortlisted.

Employment Agency No: 11C5794