Controller

About the company

For an international player within the logistics sector, Konnekt is looking for an analytically strong Operations Controller. This organization is active worldwide and supports companies in efficiently organizing and optimizing their logistics processes. With a strong international presence, a dynamic work environment, and a culture in which continuous improvement is central, it offers its employees numerous opportunities to further develop themselves. Are you analytically minded and do you want to not only follow financial figures, but also actively think along about the operational performance of a company? Then this challenge might be something for you!

Job Description

Your tasks

• Monitoring and analyzing financial results during the monthly closings for various operational sites.
• Analyzing customer and project profitability and identifying deviations and optimization opportunities.
• Checking financial data, gross margins, operational results, and relevant KPI's.
• Performing variance analyses where budgets, forecasts, and historical results are compared.
• Preparing management reporting and supporting periodic performance reviews.
• Preparing and monitoring budgets and forecasts in close cooperation with operational management.
• Translating operational KPI's and financial data into concrete insights and recommendations.
• Acting as a financial sparring partner for Site Managers and Operations to improve profitability.
• Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with financial procedures.
• Actively contributing to process optimizations and the further standardization of reporting and controlling processes.
• You possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• You have approximately 2 to 5 years of relevant experience within controlling, financial analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience within logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding is a strong asset.
• You have a thorough knowledge of Excel and experience with financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics, is a plus.
• You have a good insight into P&L monitoring, cost structures, financial analyses, and operational KPI's.
• You are analytically strong, work accurately, and know how to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• You communicate fluently in English and can clearly explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• You like to take initiative, work independently, and actively think along about improvements.