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CMA CGM

Global Business Control Expert

full-time•Marseille

Summary

Location

Marseille

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

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 IT Global Business Control Expert is responsible for participating in the IT controlling activities within the Finance organization at CEVA and acts as business partner to the IT Leaders. This role ensures accurate monthly and quarterly financial closing, variance analysis against budget, and dedicated reporting on key areas such as WIP, CAPEX, and project follow-up to provides strategic insights to IT Leaders. The IT Global Business Control Expert supports also the budgeting and forecasting process. The role helps provide accurate financial insights to support business decision-making, improve financial performance, and ensure effective cost control across the organization.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

  1. Financial Management & Analysis :
  • Manage monthly and quarterly closing processes for IT financials.
  • Perform variance analysis versus budget and forecast; identify and explain deltas.
  • Conduct dedicated analyses on WIP, CAPEX, and project financial performance.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting for IT management.

    2. Process :

  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting tools.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ?

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Fluent in English and French.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in financial control or FP&A roles.
  • Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support financial processes and initiatives.
  • Specialist Knowledge & Skills: Strong analytical (ability to perform detailed analysis) and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
  • Interpersonal & Communication: Skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team (leadership skills with capacity to motivate and develop teams).
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across finance and business functions.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

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: [email protected]. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.

What you'll do

  • The IT Global Business Control Expert manages IT financials, ensuring accurate monthly and quarterly financial closing, variance analysis, and reporting. This role also supports budgeting and forecasting processes to provide strategic insights for decision-making.

About CMA CGM

The CMA CGM Group is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, true to its corporate Purpose, "We imagine better ways to serve a world in motion". Present in 177 countries, it employs 160,000 people, of which nearly 6,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located. The world's 3rd largest shipping company, CMA CGM serves more than 420 ports across 5 continents with a fleet of over 650 vessels. In 2024, CMA CGM carried over 23 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers. Its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, one of the world's top five players, operates 1,000 warehouses and handled 15 million shipments in 2024. CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the Group's air freight division, will operate a fleet of 6 cargo aircraft by 2025. CMA Media, France's 3rd largest private media group, includes RMC-BFM and several national and regional press titles (La Tribune Dimanche, La Tribune, La Provence and Corse Matin). Committed to energy transition, the CMA CGM Group is aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050. The CMA CGM Foundation provides humanitarian aid in crisis situations, and is committed to education for all and equal opportunities throughout the world. To date, the CMA CGM Foundation has transported 63,000 tons of humanitarian aid to 97 countries and supported over 550 educational projects.

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