Overview
The Cluster Business Controller is responsible for leading business control and performance management activities for the UK, Ireland, and Norway cluster. The role acts as a true sparring partner and right hand to the Station Manager(s), providing financial insight, performance analysis, and decision support to drive profitability and operational efficiency. The role requires strong ownership of data and the ability to translate financial and operational information into a clear business story for the management.
Responsibilities
Business Control & Performance Management
Lead all business control activities for the UK, Ireland, and Norway cluster
Act as a trusted sparring partner to Station Manager(s), challenging assumptions and supporting data‑driven decision‑making
Provide clear financial and operational insights to improve commercial and operational performance
Work closely with operations, sales and other stakeholders to understand operational and commercial drivers
Develop a deep understanding of data and be able to clearly tell the story behind the numbers
Budgeting & Monthly Performance Review
Support Station Manager(s) with the annual budgeting process
Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial and operational performance reviews
Combine financial and non‑financial KPIs to explain performance drivers
Budget vs. Actual & Profitability Analysis
Perform detailed budget vs. actual analyses to identify budget gaps, risks and improvement areas
Conduct profitability analysis by customer, modality, and key business drivers
Identify and quantify cost, volume, and margin improvement opportunities
Decision Support & Ad‑hoc Analysis
Act as the right hand to Station Manager(s) on ad‑hoc performance‑related questions
Prepare scenario analyses and business cases to support operational and commercial decisions
Qualifications
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
At least 7 years of experience in financial and/or business controlling roles
Solid knowledge of business control, management reporting, and performance analysis
Experience in logistics, transportation, or service‑driven industries preferred
Strong analytical mindset, critical thinking skills, and ability to translate data into insights
Proactive, hands‑on approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with Cargowise and BI tools is a major plus
What AIT Can Offer You
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer great programs for our employees. For example, everyone at AIT can participate in five hours of volunteer work each year to support a worthy cause.
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The Cluster Business Controller is responsible for leading business control and performance management activities for the UK, Ireland, and Norway cluster. The role acts as a true sparring partner and right hand to the Station Manager(s), providing financial insight, performance analysis, and decision support to drive profitability and operational efficiency. The role requires strong ownership of data and the ability to translate financial and operational information into a clear business story for the management.
Responsibilities
Business Control & Performance Management
Lead all business control activities for the UK, Ireland, and Norway cluster
Act as a trusted sparring partner to Station Manager(s), challenging assumptions and supporting data‑driven decision‑making
Provide clear financial and operational insights to improve commercial and operational performance
Work closely with operations, sales and other stakeholders to understand operational and commercial drivers
Develop a deep understanding of data and be able to clearly tell the story behind the numbers
Budgeting & Monthly Performance Review
Support Station Manager(s) with the annual budgeting process
Prepare, analyze and present monthly financial and operational performance reviews
Combine financial and non‑financial KPIs to explain performance drivers
Budget vs. Actual & Profitability Analysis
Perform detailed budget vs. actual analyses to identify budget gaps, risks and improvement areas
Conduct profitability analysis by customer, modality, and key business drivers
Identify and quantify cost, volume, and margin improvement opportunities
Decision Support & Ad‑hoc Analysis
Act as the right hand to Station Manager(s) on ad‑hoc performance‑related questions
Prepare scenario analyses and business cases to support operational and commercial decisions
Qualifications
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
At least 7 years of experience in financial and/or business controlling roles
Solid knowledge of business control, management reporting, and performance analysis
Experience in logistics, transportation, or service‑driven industries preferred
Strong analytical mindset, critical thinking skills, and ability to translate data into insights
Proactive, hands‑on approach with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience with Cargowise and BI tools is a major plus
What AIT Can Offer You
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer great programs for our employees. For example, everyone at AIT can participate in five hours of volunteer work each year to support a worthy cause.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. Recruitment Team
