OPEX Business Controller(m/w/x)

ID: 555636 Location: Hamburg, DE # OPEX Business Controller (f/m/d) For the CMA Ships Germany entity in Hamburg we are recruiting an **OPEX Business Controller (f/m/d)** The OPEX Business Controller role is key in enhancing operational efficiency and cost management. Collaborating with Operational Teams and Senior Management, this role ensures financial performance aligns with strategic objectives. It requires a deep understanding of financial principles and operational processes. Providing detailed financial analysis, the OPEX Business Controller shapes the organization's financial health and operational effectiveness. This role enables informed decision-making, optimizes resource allocation, and drives sustainable growth, contributing to the company's competitive advantage. **Your responsibilities:** As per company standards, you shall: * Comply with IMS and all relevant international rules and regulations * Ensure all your duties in accordance with quality, health, safety, environmental and ethics policies * Propose a continuous performance improvement plan which will be reported and reviewed on a periodical basis * Collect, ensure reliability and consolidate operational and financial data related to vessel running costs * Perform actual vs budget monthly analysis, committed vs budget analysis * Produce financial reporting and contribute to the production of the monthly reporting package * Contribute to support the business in decision making process **Monthly closing** * Assess and book provision into accounting * Perform controls and analysis of accounts * Contribute to financial reporting to the Group (Actual, Flash, Forecast) * Check operational and financial data (IFRS accounting and Management accounting bookings) * Review financials of projects in progress * Liaise with accounting department **Support decision making** * Support the Senior Management in: o Producing Fleet / Series / Vessel review analysis o Contributing to the design and production of KPI dashboards o Contribute to the design of the yearly budget and forecasts * Participate in cross-functional projects to drive business growth and innovation **Cost management** * Contribute to the design of the yearly budget and forecasts * Monitor engaged costs versus budget and raise attention to operation in case of deviations * Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements * Enhance the organization's financial performance through meticulous cost control **Coordination with Operational departments** * Support and challenge the operational departments in the budgeting of vessel running costs * Interact daily with operational departments to understand vessel operations and anticipate financial impacts * Support continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing operational performance **Compliance and Risk Management** * Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with operational activities * Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation **You bring aboard:** * Master’s degree (or equivalent) required in accounting, business control or Finance * Competent with various software programs, such as, but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint & Word, etc. * Experience from 2 to 5 years in business control preferred * Experience in ERP systems and especially in SAP is considered an advantage * Proficient English language skills are mandatory, German and French language skills will be appreciated * Analytical and organizational skills * Rigor and method with strong attention to details * Able to manage strict deadlines, result oriented * Effective verbal, written and presentation skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team, open-minded **You can expect:** * A position in a global organisation where you are challenged with interesting and diverse tasks * An attractive office in the heart of Hamburg * An ergonomic work place with height-adjustable desks * As part of the CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping group, and due to our size, business diversity and European network access to a vast range of opportunities for promotion and career development * Employer’s contribution to public transport (HVV-ProfiTicket) and contribution to capital formation * Luncheon vouchers (Pluxees)