Financial Business Performance Specialist

Financial Business Performance Specialist EMEA, Stockholm
Logistics is looking for a curious and analytical colleague to be its Financial Business Performance Specialist in EMEA.

This role was previously based in Antwerp but will now be located in Stockholm. The role will report in VP Business Performance Logistics and is part of Business Performance Logistics Services.

 

Purpose of the role :

This position will have an active role in providing accurate and data-based information on company’s performance, and profitability including researching and analyzing financial data.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible but not limited to the following:

Responsible for monthly / quarterly / annual reporting for multiple entities (specifically EPCs and terminals in the region) Provide in depth variance analysis and commentary to senior management Involvement and coordination of monthly calls to review financial results and forecasts Spearhead the quarterly rolling forecast process and consolidation of final submission Forecast coordination and analysis including understanding site drivers and challenging forecasts that deviate from the trend Collaborate and support new business evaluation team

- o For new locations
- o New customers in existing locations
- o Contract renewals

Reconcile and validate financial data between various financial and accounting systems, knowledge of data validation techniques is preferred Ad hoc financial reporting as needed Demonstrate appropriate understanding and/or working knowledge of financial statements and Financial ratios Assist in consolidation and high-level analyses of regional / global financial data (Revenue, Expenses, EBITDA, Balance Sheet, Capex, Cash, SG&A) Assemble quarterly consolidation and assist in preparation of executive financial package Assist in preparation of financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested Gather and assess expenditures for future projects Advise/assist on forecast management activities (tracking input data, and supporting controllers) Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates distributed for use by all controllers and management during forecast process Monitor forecast accuracy by location; highlight gaps Work with operational management on developing and maintaining of ad hoc reporting and financial models as needed.

 

Accountabilities : 

Ensuring timeliness and accuracy of corporate internal reporting, consistency and standardization amongst various types of reports. Expanding standardized corporate internal reporting to other parts of business, specifically to EPCs and terminal. Partaking in the development of long-term financial forecast and budget, considering alternative scenarios. Active involvement in further enhancing of data warehouse and subsequent reporting, including the creation of new reporting templates and analytical reports. Liaison between database administrators and the sites’ controllers to design Ad hoc reports and financial models, as needed. Proactively monitor business performance, analyzing financial data and presenting findings to FP&A manager. Partner with other members of our FP&A to gain an in depth understanding of EPC and terminal operations and their financial performance. Support other complex models, analysis and reporting related to new business development also known as bid/no bid process.

 

Requirements :

Bachelor Degree in Finance / Accounting

5-6 year experience in reporting, consolidation, financial analysis and forecasting

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to various levels of management

Excellent work ethic

Strong organizational skills and analytical skills with high level of attention to details

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint)

Strong system knowledge, specifically Unit 4 & PBI

Ability to manage large databases; query and format retrieved data into meaningful report

Aptitude to interface with cross functional teams, and document procedures as required

 

 

 

We review applications continually so please send in your application as soon as possible.

We don’t accept applications sent directly via email.

 

 

 

The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is an equal opportunity employer that strongly believes in diversity and a values driven culture. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a global company with colleagues and stakeholders from different cultures and countries and where English is the working language.

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