Business Controller Freight

The Business Controller provides the Management team with valuable reports and insight into the freight business to support operational and strategic decision making. You are responsible for preparing, developing and analysing (management) accounting information and delivering high quality reports providing insights in key business drivers. Furthermore, the Business Controller is responsible for preparation and execution of accurate financial month-close process.

• Prepare, review and control monthly results;
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reporting package to management team within closing time table;
• Analyse periodic voyage execution results in detail and in total;
• Responsible that month close procedures (tasks are performed timely and accurately;
• Involved with preparation of periodic IFRS 16 vessel lease contract calculation;
• Analyse the mark to market valuations of cargoes and vessels;
• Involved with preparation for and communication with external and internal audit;
• Active participation in finance and accounting related improvement projects;
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and calculations to support decision making in various areas;
• Support business with financial challenges;
• Follow up on various ad-hoc business requests and you take part in (IT) projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting and reporting processes;

• A competitive salary and an annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;

• An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;

• Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;

• A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra;

• A challenging position within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;

• A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;

• 27 days of annual leave, including Good Friday and one flexible day during the Christmas and New Year period;

• Access to a range of free and exclusive classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as part of Viterra’s Vitality programme;

• Tailored learning & development opportunities;

• A modern, open and inspiring office in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Markthal and Blaak station;

• Complimentary daily lunch service from our Viterra restaurant;

• Options for flexible working, in accordance with our working from home policy;

• Business laptop;

• Reimbursement of travel to work (via public transport).

• Minimum of 3 years of experience required in a similar position
• Experience as Financial and/or Business Controller is required
• Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or similar
• Knowledge of MS Office required
• Knowledge of IFRS is required
• Knowledge of SAP is required
• Accurate (detail-oriented) and good analytical skills
• Willingness to learn the business
• Can work well with deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal (English) communication skills
• Being able to understand the importance of data driven decisions in daily work

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