Business Control Specialist Iberia

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

The role of the Business Control Specialist is to ensure the management of the company’s financial and operational performance by providing reliable, relevant, and timely analyses to the management team. This role involves preparing and monitoring budgets, implementing performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing variances between forecasts and actuals, and supporting strategic decision-making. The specialist acts as a true business partner to operational teams to optimize resources, improve profitability, and ensure compliance with established financial objectives.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Budget preparation: Prepare, coordinate, and consolidate annual and forecast budgets with various departments.
• Performance monitoring: Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure profitability and operational efficiency.
• Variance analysis: Compare actual results with forecasts, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Financial reporting: Produce regular reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for management and stakeholders.
• Cost optimization: Identify improvement levers to optimize expenses and enhance operating margins.
• Decision-making support: Provide relevant financial analyses to support strategic decisions by management.
• Project monitoring: Assist in the financial management of investment or transformation projects.
• Internal control: Ensure compliance with internal procedures and accounting and tax regulations.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with operational, accounting, and management teams to ensure efficient and aligned resource management.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

EDUCATION

• Master (Bac +5) en contrôle de gestion, finance d’entreprise, Comptabilité, Contrôle, et Audit, ou diplôme d’école de commerce avec spécialisation en finance ou contrôle de gestion.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial reporting, business control, or auditing.
• Experience in transportation and logistics companies, as well as in diversified and multi-product organizations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of financial systems such as SAP, SAGE, JDE, Cosy, and OneStream.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting); Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and French.

PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking: Supporting decision-making and aligning financial performance with business objectives.
• Proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Organized, reliable, and committed to meeting deadlines.

• Integrity: Maintaining ethical standards and confidentiality in financial matters.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across departments and regions.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey.

There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That is why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. It is company policy that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability and/or age (as prescribed by law).

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.