Port Cost Control Specialist

Your Purpose

The role of our Port Cost Control Specialist is to support the Port Cost Control Manager, the Port Services Commercial Managers and the Director of Port Operations in all activities related to cost control and saving initiatives. This role also works alongside the Port Cost Control Manager to provide monthly analysis, monitoring and justification of discrepancies between Actual and Forecast.

Your Impact

• Monitors the port charges, supporting the Port Cost Control Manager and Port Services Commercial Manager with follow-up on tariff increases and saving opportunities.
• Inputs the data for the Budget in the Port Costs tool and works with the Director of Port Operations and Port Services Commercial Manager in the preparation of Budget and Quarterly Meeting presentations.
• Cooperates with the Port Costs Manager to provide missing preliminaries D/A at the end of each month to the Group Controlling team for the completion of the monthly Actual reports.
• Attends monthly meetings internally and with the Finance department to discuss variances between Actual and Forecast, to be later shared with the Geneva Group Controlling team.
• Calculates impacts on the Budget for tariff variances and new operational needs, supporting the Port Cost Control Manager and Port Services Commercial Manager in possible extra‑budget requests.
• Coordinates with the Port Services Commercial Manager the inclusion in the Port Cost system of all preferential economic conditions agreed with Port Authorities, Terminal Operators, Suppliers and MSC Cargo.
• Supports Corporate Planning and Group Controlling with itinerary or new project studies, providing single port/itinerary costs.
• Supervises the data contained in the Proforma received by port agencies, ensuring alignment with official or agreed tariffs and operational needs.
• Ensures the port tariff database is kept updated by the Port Cost Control Assistant with all tariffs necessary for the Disbursement of Account department’s invoice‑check activity.
• Supports the Disbursement of Account by approving or rejecting unannounced costs after investigating operational reasons and possibly redirecting them to the concerned department through the GEA portal.
• Revises and coordinates with the Disbursement of Account department the cost allocation according to macro categories.
• Supports the Port Cost Control Manager in providing information and details for new projects and/or new tools developed by the IT Department.
• Attends meetings with Port Authorities and service suppliers, supporting the Director of Port Operations and Port Services Commercial Manager when deemed necessary.
• Supports the Environmental team with operational suggestions based on tariffs or best available conditions.
• Supports all aspects of the business within the Port Cost Team during annual leaves and/or absence of other team members.

Your Journey so far

• Fluent English (knowledge of Italian is preferred but not essential)
• Analytical skills and strong problem‑solving skills
• Proficient knowledge of basic systems especially Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint
• Flexibility and teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Time management
• Good organisation and time‑management skills
• Attention to detail

Your Essentials

• Full Right to Work in the UK

Our Commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long‑term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.