Vessel Financial Controller

Overview

Vessel Financial Controller

See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero-emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen!

Are you looking for a new opportunity, have a strong finance background and an interest in shipping? Then this job may be a perfect match for you.

We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our Marine Operations team to manage the financial and accounting process for vessel recurring and non-recurring expenditure on our fleet. The role will be responsible for collating, reporting, analysis, and governance around vessel expenditure in line with corporate procedures.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare, monitor, and evaluate vessel expenditure on a regular basis, focusing on trending and reduction opportunities.
• Production of month-end analysis and commentary for management reporting.
• Identification of financial drivers and key results.
• Produce 18-month forecasts on a quarterly basis.
• Drive annual budget cycle and analysis for management approval.
• Maintain financial control and reporting in line with group policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Vessels and Ship managers on results and trends to drive savings.
• Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to discuss and implement cost-saving initiatives, supported by our technical team.
• Assist and facilitate advancement of reporting requirements to a digital platform.
• Champion a fleet equality approach to operations ensuring all vessels and Ship Management have the same requirements.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Experience of managing a large organizational landscape finance function of multimillion dollar P&L.
• Graduate in accounting or finance related subject, CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification preferred or part qualified.
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to develop creative and effective solutions to problems.
• Exceptional communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work across multiple departments, cultures, and stakeholder groups, English language written & oral to a high level.

About You

• Collaborative team player with motivation and drive, ability to work alone & as part of a team, be accountable for own decisions and ability to accept change and look for opportunities to adapt our ways of working to enhance the company profitability, sustainability, and customer experience.
• An interest, awareness, or experience with shipping or technical activities is an advantage.
• Good level of IT skills, in particular MS Excel, Power BI & other finance systems an advantage (Unit 4 a particular advantage).

About Us

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management. Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.

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