Financial Business Controller – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family. Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment.

From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change.

MSC Technology Italy is the first division located in the national territory, complementing existing offices in Geneva (the Group's headquarters), Warren (New Jersey, USA), and Chennai (India).

MSC Technology embodies Passion and a commitment to Continuous Evolution, strongly believing in Equal Opportunities and Caring for its People—ultimately fostering a sense of Family within the Company.

With over 3,000 employees, our Technology Department plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and elevating the quality standards across our functional lines.

Working within an international office and engaging in cross-country collaboration offers the opportunity to connect with individuals boasting diverse technical skills, backgrounds, cultures, and professional experiences. International travel not only enriches your understanding of business and languages within the ICT realm but also provides avenues for personal and professional growth.

In 2020, MSC Technology Italy was established as a technological division of MSC with the goal of creating a Center of Excellence to support the MSC Group's business.

Do you recognize yourself? Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family!

MSC is looking for an experienced Financial Business Controller to join its Finance organization and support financial performance, business development, and controlling activities across its international logistics operations.

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy CFO and Senior Financial Director, playing a key role in supporting financial decision-making, monitoring business performance, and driving financial excellence across regional teams and local agencies.

Working closely with regional CFOs, Finance teams, Business Leaders, and other key stakeholders, the Financial Business Controller will ensure effective financial coordination, support the development of local agencies, and promote a strong business-oriented financial mindset throughout the organization.

This role is ideal for professionals with a solid background in the logistics and freight forwarding industry, preferably gained within leading international logistics companies or direct competitors of MSC, and with a strong understanding of last-mile logistics operations.

Reporting Line

• Functional: Deputy CFO / Senior Financial Director

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate financial controlling activities across regional teams and local agencies, ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives and business priorities.
• Act as a key financial business partner to regional CFOs, Finance teams, and Business Leaders, supporting strategic decision-making and operational performance.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and overall business results.
• Support local agencies in developing their financial capabilities, strengthening financial processes, and aligning financial management practices with business development objectives.
• Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders across regions, ensuring effective communication, financial transparency, and alignment between local and central Finance functions.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance monitoring activities, providing actionable insights to support business growth.
• Support the development of Finance professionals and emerging talents, encouraging ownership, accountability, professional growth, and increasing levels of responsibility.
• Identify financial and operational risks, promote financial best practices, and drive continuous improvement in controlling processes and financial governance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Solid professional experience in Financial Controlling, Business Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering roles within large, international organizations.
• Strong background in the logistics and freight forwarding industry, ideally gained within leading international freight forwarding companies or direct competitors of MSC.
• Previous experience or strong knowledge of last-mile logistics operations, including their business models, operational dynamics, and financial drivers.
• Proven experience working with regional Finance organizations, local agencies, and multiple CFOs or senior financial stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, profitability analysis, and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights and support local agencies in improving financial performance and business development.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and talent development capabilities, with the ability to foster accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Excellent written and spoken English, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate effectively within complex, multicultural, and geographically distributed environments.

Diversity and Inclusion

This job posting is open to all individuals, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other personal characteristic, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations on equal opportunities and inclusion (Italian Legislative Decree No. 198/2006, as subsequently amended, and Italian Legislative Decrees No. 215/2003 and No. 216/2003).

In compliance with applicable pay transparency legislation, we provide the following information regarding the initial remuneration envisaged for this position.

The position will be classified within the Employee category, at one of the C2, C3, B1 or B2 levels under the Italian Metalworking Industry National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria).

The classification level and any additional remuneration components supplementing the base salary will be determined based on an assessment, carried out during the selection process, of objective and neutral criteria such as, by way of example, the candidate’s professional experience, technical skills, level of autonomy and the responsibilities required by the role.

What we offer

We offer a range of benefits including new Learning opportunities, a comprehensive Welfare System, Life and Health Insurance, Modern Workstation and Discounts within the MSC group.

Moreover, MSC Technology Italy fosters a culture of innovation and wellbeing by simultaneously pursuing various initiatives. These include Meetups, Technical and General Events such as Gaming Tournaments, Company Charity Initiatives and a Sustainability program designed to benefit all employees.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.