Track and analyze costs

• Ensure detailed analytical monitoring of vessel operating costs (crew, maintenance, consumables, insurance, fuel, food, etc.)
• Ensure the reliability of the standard daily cost for each vessel in scope and conduct in-depth variance analysis between standard and actuals
• Work at a granular level: by vessel, by cost item, by cost breakdown, by status
• Monthly review of the PO module and backlog status (open orders, invoices not received, unmatched purchase orders) with operational teams
•  Ensure rigorous monitoring of Variation Orders in both analytical tracking and contract/project recharges

 Business Partner

• Produce qualitative and concise financial analyses to explain variances and support decision- making
• Challenge operational teams (Vessel manager, Crewing manager, etc.) on financial performance, acting as a credible and solution-oriented partner
•  Participate in management reviews and contribute to budget arbitration preparation
• Provide clear, qualitative and concise reporting and analysis explaining deviations from standards
• Propose corrective actions and cost optimization levers

Contribute to monthly closing

• Work closely with accounting to ensure proper recording of accruals in line with operational activity.
• Ensure appropriate provisioning levels at each monthly closing by securing commitments and completeness of expenses
• Ensure high quality and reliability of reported figures and their analytical segmentation
• Ensure compliance with cost management standards and procedures

Budgeting and forecasting

•  Lead the preparation of vessel budgets in close collaboration with operational departments while ensuring completeness and consistency of forecasts
  • Ensure accurate cost allocation and proactively flag any exceptional expenses or potential budget risks in support of annual budget preparation and forecasting exercises.

Continuous improvement & adhoc analyse

•  Improve standard cost accuracy through feedback and analysis
• Contribute to tools, reporting, and process improvements
• Support knowledge sharing and best practices

Bachelor’s degree minimum in Finance / Accounting degree or equivalent

5–8 years experience in operational controlling (maritime/industry preferred)