At DB Schenker GBS Bucharest you can be a partner of an accounting excellence and supporting activities team.

• Globally responsible for Business Controlling process and activities execution of GBS
• Responsible and accountable for functionally leading the Senior Business Controllers
• Responsible for Business Controlling service quality provided by GBS
• Lead the design and implementation of functional transformation initiatives
• Accountable for Business Controlling process alignment with DBS overall strategic objectives
• Responsible and accountable for the right staffing of the Service Delivery Manager in their functional area
• Ensures standardization of the process across all GBS Sites
• Execute quality control measures and support regular audits to ensure compliance
• Align service delivery with overall business objectives
• Drive efficiency and productivity within his/her scope of responsibility
• Ensure adherence to yearly set budget by DBS leadership and Head of GFS
• Monitor and report consolidated Business Controlling key operational KPIs on a periodic basis to relevant stakeholders
• Regularly communicate with regions / clusters to understand their needs and expectations
• Contribute to a working environment and culture which drives the desired mindset of all Service Delivery Managers and Team leaders
• Enforce world class trends, and best practices within Business Controlling with the goal of ultimately driving cost reduction and quality enhancement
• Drive growth and ensure career paths for GBS Finance organization
• Define performance and service level goals at the start of the year in coordination with the Head of GBS and the Head of GFS
• Point of escalation for Service Delivery Managers
• Point of escalation for cluster CFOs

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
• 10+ years work experience in Business Controlling, 5+ years of experience as a team leader
• Preferred: Recognized as an expert in sub-functional field
• Preferred: Project/ Process management certification

Experience

• 10+ years work experience in Finance GBS, 5+ years of leadership with ability to manage senior stakeholder and employees in an international context
• Strong experience in the Shared Services / Service Delivery organizations
• Strong understanding of Business Controlling
• Experience with Finance / Accounting ERP systems
• Experience with project/ process management
• Experience in a controlling leadership role
• Experience / understanding of the logistics industry

Technical Skills/Competencies

• Strategic Planning: Ability to understand and implement strategic initiatives that align with the business’s objectives and goals
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial management principles, accounting end-to-end processes as well as business & financial controlling
• Project/ process Management: Skills to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close the work of a team to achieve specific goals
• Change Management: Navigating and managing organizational change
• Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and manage potential risks in the business
• Understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Implementing, tracking, and analyzing KPIs to measure overall performance and progress
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate effectively with various senior (internal) stakeholders
• Language competencies: Fluent (written and spoken) in English (business, negotiations, etc.)
• Solid Business Controlling end-to-end process understanding
• High-Proficient MS Office Skills And Experience With SAP
  
• Knowledge and understanding of financial and business management principles with the ability to communicate and prioritize business requirements
• Strong business acumen

Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership: The ability to lead, inspire, and influence people, often across departments or geographically dispersed locations.
• Cross-functional Communication: Communicating effectively across various departments and coordinating efforts.
• Problem Solving mindset: A keen ability to solve complex problems, often requiring innovative thinking and solutions.
• Ethics: Understanding the ethical aspects of business and the importance of maintaining high ethical standards.