FREIGHT MANAGEMENT
Full-time Regular
Support function - Finance
Finance Business Partner
40 hours per week
Mon-Fri
9am-6pm flexible around business needs
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of the daily accounting activities of the AP & GL Team based in Chennai, through analysis of data and supporting the team as required with queries.
• Responsible for ensuring Geodis Financial Controls are adhered to on an ongoing basis.
• Review month end results to ensure reporting accuracy and report to Finance Controller.
• Participate in the ME daily meetings WD1 – WD5.
• Provide analysis of variances to Prior Month, Prior Year & Budget for inclusion in the Monthly Management Letter.
• Balance Sheet Management – covering the daily, weekly & monthly Reconciliations with our Shared Service Finance team.
• Responsible for managing currency balances and treasury management.
• Maintain compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and payroll taxes, working with our Tax Advisors as required on Tax Planning.
• Support the external auditor during the Annual Audit Process to resolve outliers.
• Support the forecasting and annual budgeting processes to review stage, ensuring alignment with growth targets and timelines.
• Work with Operations and other Dept as necessary to ensure Internal controls are adhered to and issues are resolved in a professional and timely manner.
• Financial & KPI Modelling to support the wider business functions.
• Assist with Ad hoc projects
Essential Education and/or Training
• Must be technically competent and ideally ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Experience with SAP would also be beneficial.
• Must be willing to travel to visit the UK & Group HQ to support Operational performance as required from a Finance Perspective.
• Must be willing to participate in Regional & Group Meetings and training as required.
Essential Experience and Knowledge
• Can work in a fast-paced commercial environment with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and large volumes.
• Can turn numbers into actionable insight & challenge assumptions.
• Experience in a multinational company and ideally working with overseas finance colleagues.
• Experience in freight/logistics desirable but not essential.
Essential Behavioural Competencies
• Sound knowledge of financial controls & ability to mentor FA & Chennai Team.
• Strong people management skills – experience of effectively liaising with a high performing remote team.
• Professional and self-motivated with the ability to actively engage and build relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Strong Communication skills both verbal & written.
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Europe, Ireland, Leinster (Laighin), Dublin (Baile Átha Cliath)
HIGH/SECONDARY SCHOOL DEGREE
Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in four lines of business: Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express Transport, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 5 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.
