Business Controller (m/w/d)

• →Prepare, develop, and maintain the location budget, including key metrics and volume tracking, while providing timely financial analysis of operating results in terms of costs, budgets, operating policies, trends, and incremental profit opportunities.
• →Conduct monthly analytical reviews, variance analyses, and reporting, and prepare reporting packages for monthly and quarterly operational reviews.
• →Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, including monthly forecasts and daily/weekly P&L reporting for the Plant Manager, while reviewing and providing input on key operational performance metrics.
• →Develop the annual capital expenditure (CAPEX) budget and forecasts in collaboration with the management team, and support quarterly and year-end audit requirements.
• →Monitor actual results and identify deviations from pricing assumptions and financial models. Ensure accurate reporting of new business activities to Operations and Business Development teams, including SAP updates, and track launch budgets related to new business initiatives.
• →Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and coordinate reviews of site financial performance with Operations and the Head of Finance, providing clear explanations of variances against budget, latest forecast, and prior periods.
• →Prepare, analyze, and maintain profit and loss (P&L) statements.
• →Advise and support operational management on financial, commercial, and business-related matters to enable informed decision-making.
• →Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a hands-on, operationally focused finance or controlling role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and controlling practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data.
• Good communication skills with professional proficiency in English and German.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Initial experience in Finance, Controlling, Financial Analysis, or Accounting is an advantage.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and P&L management is beneficial.
• Previous exposure to ERP systems such as SAP is considered a plus.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.  

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW 
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.
 

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