The CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, is hiring a Finance Generalist Manager. This role is central to ensuring robust financial governance, operational efficiency, and strategic financial insight to support sustainable growth. You will manage finance sub-functions including accounting, controlling, taxation, and treasury, play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, and partner closely with executive leadership on investment and financing decisions.
What You'll Do
- Prepare, submit, and analyze accurate and compliant accounting and financial information, adhering to IFRS and Group procedures.
- Assure the application of Group financial rules for customer collection, treasury, working capital, and financing.
- Lead the budget and periodic forecasting process with Management, ensuring its monitoring and supporting the entity in development and optimization projects.
- Serve as the primary contact for local authorities and external bodies, including auditors and financial institutions, and for Group internal departments.
- Work closely with Operations, Commercial, and Customer Service teams to ensure proper revenue recognition and cost allocation.
- Propose, implement, and monitor actions to reach Group performance targets (KPIs) and contribute to optimizing financial processes.
- Lead and develop the local finance team, ensuring strong financial capability and adherence to Group standards.
- Ensure strict adherence to Group financial policies and internal control procedures, identifying and escalating issues to management when necessary.
What We're Looking For
- An MBA or professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA).
- 8–12 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS), internal controls, and financial governance frameworks.
- Proven experience in budgeting, financial planning, treasury management, and performance analysis.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior management.
- High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication.
Nice to Have
- Experience within shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or multinational organizations.
Technical Stack
- ERP systems (e.g., SAP or equivalent)
- Advanced Excel
Team & Environment
You will lead and develop the local finance team, ensuring it operates with high capability and aligns with Group standards.
The CMA CGM Group is committed to the energy transition in shipping, pioneering the use of alternative fuels with a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group also mobilizes its shipping and logistics expertise to provide humanitarian aid worldwide.
CMA CGM is an equal opportunity employer.
