Overview

As a Finance Business Controller – Freight Forwarding at DP World, you will drive financial performance and act as a key business partner to operations and commercial teams. You will deliver accurate reporting, provide insightful analysis, and support decision-making to improve profitability and operational efficiency in a fast-paced logistics environment.
Responsibilities

Oversee all financial activities, including profitability analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the freight forwarding division
Prepare and deliver accurate monthly reporting packs (MBR) in line with group standards and IFRS requirements
Act as a business partner to Operations and Sales, providing financial insights for contract negotiations and decision-making
Drive performance improvement through KPI development, financial analysis, and operational efficiency initiatives
Ensure effective working capital management and support CAPEX investment decisions with robust financial evaluation
Support regional teams, shared services, and audit processes,



ensuring compliance and collaboration across functions
Lead reporting optimization and automation to improve efficiency and reduce non-value-added activities
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with min. 3 years’ experience in finance/accounting, including a management role
Fluent in Spanish and English with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Self-driven and reliable, able to work independently in demanding environments and support operations
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong organizational skills and ability to push boundaries
Experience with SAP, BPC, Oracle and advanced MS Office proficiency
Strong technical accounting knowledge and project management capabilities
Experience in logistics/contract logistics and mentoring others is a plus
Compensation and About DP World

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and deve

📌 Finance Business Controller (Madrid)
🏢 The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation
📍 Madrid