About the position
As a Specialist in Business Controlling, you will play a key role in analyzing business performance and supporting strategic decision-making across the APAC region. You will deliver insights that help improve profitability, operational efficiency, and financial transparency.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of data, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to high-impact reporting and analysis. You will help monitor cost performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Tasks:
- Analyze business performance across key areas, including profitability, loss files, procurement efficiency, customer trends, volume development, and yield.
- Support job costing and performance tracking activities across APAC countries.
- Conduct monthly closing checks and ensure data accuracy in financial reports.
- Assist in preparing monthly performance reports for Country and Regional Management.
- Maintain and update Power BI dashboards to provide clear, actionable insights.
- Track and report cost deviations using JIRA and MS Teams, ensuring timely escalation.
- Participate in regular review meetings with country stakeholders and contribute to performance discussions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation efforts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve data discrepancies and ensure reporting consistency.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
- Solid understanding of financial principles and business controlling practices.
- Proactive mindset with attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.
- Effective communication skills to present findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, international environment.
Preferred Educational Background / Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Minimum of 3 years in finance, controlling, air freight, and sea freight operations or business analysis roles. (Required)
- Experience in financial or operational audits. (Preferred)
- Familiarity with Power BI, CW1, and JIRA platforms. (Highly preferred)
- Exposure to regional coordination or shared service environments. (Preferred)
Technical Skills:
- Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
- Experience with Power BI for dashboard creation and performance tracking.
- Familiarity with D365 Finance System is a plus.
