Finance Manager - Trade Performance

Competitive

Geneve

Permanent

Posted 4 months ago

Job ID: 8650

John Bower

Director - Finance

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Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager - Trade Performance to join our prestigious international client in the shipping industry.

In this advanced role, you will be instrumental in leading the strategic analysis and benchmarking of trade revenues across sea and land sectors.

Your expertise will enable our client to pinpoint key market trends, drive strategic decision-making, and optimize financial performance at a global level.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager - Trade Performance:

• Strategic Analysis and Benchmarking: Spearhead in-depth analyses of trade revenues, crafting benchmarking methodologies to gauge our performance against industry standards and top competitors
• Reporting and Insights Communication: Craft and deliver sophisticated presentations and detailed reports to executive management, transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Special Conditions Analysis: Conduct critical evaluations of THC, local charges, and demurrage, strategizing to enhance financial outcomes and streamline revenue strategies
• KPI and Performance Reporting: Develop and refine frameworks for monthly KPIs and performance analysis, advancing reporting tools and techniques to bolster strategic decisions
• Ad-Hoc Analysis and Strategic Support: Manage and fulfill high-level analysis requests from leadership, serving as a key strategic advisor and championing a data-driven approach within the organization
• Stakeholder Engagement: Forge and maintain pivotal relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment and cooperative success in broad organizational initiatives

The skills and experience required for this Finance Manager - Trade Performance role include:

• A minimum of 7-10 years in a senior analytical role within the shipping or related industry, demonstrating a proven track record of impactful financial analysis
• Advanced degree in Finance, Business Management, or a relevant Maritime field. Additional professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are preferred
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools; demonstrated ability to handle complex data sets with precision
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the capability to influence at the senior management level and thrive under pressure
• Proficiency in English and French is required, with additional languages beneficial
• Must possess EU citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.