About the Role

CMA CGM Group is looking for a Senior Analyst, Business Control to join the Corporate Business Control Department. The incumbent will be responsible to issue and analyze the management and accounting data of designated entities (lines) in order to support critical and timely business operations decisions.

The incumbent will support Assistant Manager and Manager of Business Control. Main task is to prepare various types of line management reports (actual, forecasts and gap analysis) and perform business analysis for purpose of business performance measurement and monitoring of costs control and profitability.

Key Result Areas

Prepare and consolidate monthly results (Management / Flash / Forecast) at standard costs
Collate and compile information and prepare budget of dedicated activity for Assistant Manager's review. Involve in the yearly budget preparation and quarterly revisions
Prepare Gap analysis report between actual and estimates in relation with analytic control. Validate and perform 1st level of business analysis and carry out investigation appropriately and highlight to Assistant Manager/Finance Manager on any anomalies or significant deviation / trend noted
Assist Assistant Manager / Finance Manager in carrying out the performance studies for Line and Finance Management
Act as a true Business Partner

Key Accountabilities

Obtain, validate and extract relevant information from various systems and Business Units to produce reports and perform data analysis on a timely basis
Ensure accuracy in the computation of standard costs and make revisions as required
Collate and compile information and prepare various indicators / dashboards to support decision making process
Prepare profitability analysis as and when required by Superior
Attend to any ad-hoc requests and contribute to problem solving for ad-hoc issues arising during period close or voyage completion
Support in the periodic Financial Control reporting and review or any other projects and tasks assigned from time to time

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin/Shipping
At least 5 years of relevant working experience in a similar function
Shipping/maritime/financial environment/finance controller exposure is an added advantage
Prior audit or Big 4 experience is advantageous but not mandatory
Excellent computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Words and Power point)
Excel at least intermediate level, can perform PIVOT, V-Lookup, and various functions & formulas)
Strong cost accounting knowledge, data analysis and diagnosis
Knowledge in financial control, accounting process and analysis
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player with ability to work independently and be proactive
Ability to work under time pressure to meet deadlines within tight time frames
Good organizational and analytical skills with a mature methodical approach to tasks
Demonstrate ability to solve problems and offer innovative solutions
Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus
Strong attention to detail
Ability to engage and build strong work relationships with Operations, Commercial and Management in order to effectively influence and be considered dependable
Knowledge Proficiency in SAP/Oracle financial systems

This 12-month contract offers potential extension based on performance and business needs.

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