General information
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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 five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.
Reference
Line Of Business
FREIGHT MANAGEMENT
Position description
Type of assignment
Full-time Regular
Function
Support function - Finance
Job title
Business & Internal Controller - Global Freight Forwarding LoB M/F
Job description
Objectives:
The primary goal of the Business & Internal Controller will be to support the FF Internal Control & Risk Management (ICRM) Director in the implementation of the internal control and risk management framework, with a special focus on FF Operations, participating in the design and roll-out of action plans to prevent incidents and risks, the enhancement of the internal controls and the execution of operational audits within the FF Line of Business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and enforce our internal control framework on Operations within the Freight Forwarding LoB, and its direct and indirect impact on other business-related areas
* Develop and enforce the continuous monitoring of the internal control plans in the different entities assigned to FF Head Office in the French perimeter, following up and providing support to local teams
* Execute and conduct compliance assessments on different operational processes and procedures at entity and country level
* Design and roll out new operational and business process controls within the FF Network
* Support the full deployment of the framework to newly-integrated entities following external acquisition & group re-organization, with a dedicated focus on Operations
* Support the deployment of the new Risk Management tool in coordination with ICRM Group
* Support the preparation and update of the FF LoB risk map and its risk reference framework
* Conduct internal control audits on operational processes and IT tools
* Follow-up and monitoring of anomalies reported by entities in the Anti-bribery Accounting Controls process
* Support the implementation of Level 2 Controls in the frame of the Anti-bribery Accounting Controls quarterly campaigns
* Travel will be required for this position
Applicant's profile
* Minimum 5 years of experience in Freight Forwarding Operations
* Great level of knowledge on FF IT Application Operational landscape (Cargowise, - Qlik Sense...)
* Good knowledge on the Freight Forwarding business model and operational processes
* Practical experience in Ops KPIs reporting and follow-up, Job file level analysis and auditing
* Very good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
* Demonstrate collaboration and teamwork skills
* Adaptability and proactiveness to learn about new scopes / areas of work
* Fluent in English, preferably also in French
* Open to travel
Working time (%)
100
Position location
Position place
Europe
Location
Preferred options: 26 quai Charles Pasqua 92300 Levallois Perret (France), Gran Vía Bilbao (Spain), or any other Geodis FF office in an European country
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Years of experience in similar position
Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)
Languages
* English (Fluent)
* French (Intermediate)