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On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)
Rhenus Logistics
58 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Barcelona
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- German
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or Informatics, or a comparable discipline.
- 3+ years of professional experience in controlling, FP&A, or a comparable finance role. Experience in IT controlling, shared services, service organisations, or logistics is an advantage.
- Sound knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost-centre accounting.
- Ideally, experience in project controlling, business cases, service or product costing, or the financial management of IT expenditure.
- A solid understanding of financial accounting, financial statements, and capitalisation principles.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations.
Advanc - ed Excel skills; experience with SAP and Power BI or comparable business-intelligence solutions is desirable.
- The confidence to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders and to explain financial matters clearly to IT specialists, managers, and international colleagues.
- A structured, independent, and hands-on approach, combined with consistency and strong attention to detail.
- A collaborative mindset and business-fluent English; German or another European language is an additional advantage.
The role
What you'll do
- Act as the Overland Controlling partner for our Overland Transport IT organization, working closely with IT management, operational stakeholders, and international country organizations.
- Take responsibility for the monthly monitoring of IT cost centers, including planning, forecasting, actual reporting, variance analysis, and the follow-up of appropriate actions with budget owners.
- Support the development and maintenance of a transparent controlling structure for IT costs, covering areas such as personnel, licences, development, consulting, projects, and other IT-related expenditures.
- Monitor IT project budgets, business cases, planned savings, and relevant productivity KPIs, providing management with a reliable basis for decision-making.
- Help ensure that IT purchases are properly approved, assigned, and recorded, while maintaining transparency over key suppliers, contracts, and cost responsibilities.
- Prepare meaningful reports, analyses, and decision papers for IT management and the Overland Controlling team, while providing financial support in regular steering and review meetings.
- Collaborate with country organizations to increase transparency regarding IT costs.
- As the IT organization develops, help establish service and product costing for IT solutions and contribute to the design of sustainable pricing and charging models.
- Contribute to the further development of the financial steering model for an internal IT service organization, including cost recovery, unit-cost analysis, resource utilization, and management reporting.
- Continuously improve controlling standards, reporting processes, and analytical tools in close cooperation with the Overland Controlling team and the IT organization.
About Rhenus Logistics
Rhenus Logistics is a global logistics service provider headquartered in Holzwickede, Germany. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including contract logistics, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions across road, rail, air, and ocean transport. With a strong presence in Europe and operations worldwide, Rhenus employs tens of thousands of people and is part of the Rethmann Group, one of the largest privately owned logistics and environmental services groups in the world.
In Spain, Rhenus operates through multiple offices and warehouses, with a significant number of open roles in areas such as customs, warehouse operations, transport, and sales. The company is actively hiring for both operational and administrative positions, offering opportunities for international professionals, particularly those with experience in logistics, customs, and supply chain management. Rhenus values a multicultural work environment and provides career development paths across its global network, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in logistics in Spain.
- Industry
- Logistics
- Founded
- 1912
- Employees
- 30,000–50,000
- Headquarters
- Holzwickede, Germany
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Rhenus has a global presence in over 70 countries, offering international career mobility opportunities.
- The company provides training and development programs for logistics professionals, including customs and warehouse operations.
- Spain is a key market for Rhenus, with multiple offices and warehouses, particularly in Madrid and Barcelona.
- Rhenus is part of the Rethmann Group, a large privately held group, providing financial stability and long-term career prospects.
- Many roles in Spain involve customs and international trade, which are valuable skills for professionals with EU trade experience.
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