Business Controlling Director M/F

The Business Controlling Director is a senior finance leader partnering directly with the Freight Forwarding CFO to drive financial performance, strategic planning, and business decision-making across a global organization operating in more than 67 countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Performance Management & Controlling: Partner with regional finance and operational leaders to strengthen business performance management and financial analysis.
• Monitor financial performance across the Global Freight Forwarding business and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Design and implement Business Intelligence dashboards and performance reporting tools aligned with business needs.
• Prepare monthly executive presentations and financial reviews for senior leadership.
• Oversee the financial management of centrally controlled activities, including GEODIS-owned aircraft operations.

2. Commercial Performance & Investment Governance

• Lead the Investment Committee governance process for global customer opportunities.
• Evaluate customer profitability, pricing, and commercial performance.
• Provide forward-looking financial analysis to support commercial strategy and business development.
• Monitor commercial pipeline performance and support investment decisions.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and long-term planning processes for the Global Freight Forwarding business.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data reported by business units.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting reporting, budgeting, and strategic analysis.
• Partner with Finance Transformation and Business Intelligence teams to enhance the global performance management framework.

4. Headquarters Finance & Governance

• Oversee accounting activities, statutory financial statements, and internal control compliance for the Freight Forwarding Headquarters entity.
• Manage budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis for headquarters functions, including personnel expenses, IT investments, and management fees.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and governance standards.

5. Finance Transformation & Digit

• Drive continuous improvement through automation, business intelligence, financial modeling, and process optimization.
• Support the implementation of new finance systems and digital solutions that improve reporting quality and operational efficiency.

6. Leadership & Strategic Business Partnering

• Lead, coach, and develop an international finance team across multiple functions and geographies.
• Build strong partnerships with Finance, Operations, Commercial, IT, and Corporate stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives including mergers and acquisitions, organizational transformation, finance projects, and talent acquisition.

Applicant's profile

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification is considered an advantage.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience within multinational organizations.
• Proven experience leading international finance teams in a global environment.
• Strong background in Business Controlling, FP&A, financial reporting, and business partnering.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and influencing strategic business decisions.
• Demonstrated success leading finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, and process improvements.
• Experience within logistics, transportation, supply chain, or other global service industries is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and governance.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with ERP and EPM platforms, preferably SAP and Oracle EPM.
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence and data visualization tools.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively within a global matrix organization.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Fluent French (desirable).
• French (Fluent)

Working time (%)

100

Minimum level of education required

MASTER'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Senior (more than 10 years of experience)

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49,720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.