Job description

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Mission:

The Regional Financial Controller is pivotal in analysing the performance of the Regional network of entities, ensuring the quality and consistency of the financial information produced. You will serve as the primary liaison between the Head Office Finance Department and the local entities, where your contacts will include the CFO and their team.

Responsibilities: 

• Control subsidiaries' financial performance, including audits, monthly closings, and dividends distributions.
• Guarantee a strong internal control environment.
• Ensure correct linkage with Shared Service Centers (FiCOM and GBS) in respect of target operating models, enhance efficiency over the network, and promote a cost-saving mindset.
• Contribute to the animation of the Finance network.

• Support cost control department on ah-hoc studies / tool & reporting automation.
• Support in year-end budget exercise.

Specific Requirements and skills:

According to French law, the VIE is only open to applicants aged 18 to 28 years old who are European citizens.

• Postgraduate level, + 5 years, preferably from a Business school

• Ethics, integrity, and respect for the confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and planning/organization capabilities.
• Managing performance, autonomy, adaptability, and effective communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as the role involves interaction with numerous internal and external departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !