Business Control Analyst

Belgium

ABOUT US

Service Market Logistics (SML) is part of Volvo Group Trucks Operations. We are an organization of approximately 3,700 employees globally in more than 40 locations. Service Market Logistics is responsible for delivering uptime to our customers: this means we need to make sure the right spare part is available on the right location at the right time. We achieve this goal by delivering world class operational excellence for our customers, based on smart logistics solutions. Our job is to develop, manage and optimize the supply chain for all Volvo Group brands.

In the Ghent & Europe region, we have Supply Planning teams, the biggest Volvo Distribution Center in the world, several Support Distribution Centers throughout Europe and multiple Service Centers. We strive for an innovative and diverse workplace, exercising the Volvo Group values with high focus on customer success.

THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES

Our responsibility is to plan the supply chain from suppliers to dealers in order to secure the best possible spare parts availability resulting in the best possible uptime for our customers. The business control department plays an important role in this mission. We are a diverse team with a passion for numbers, continuous improvement, and collaboration. You will be located in Ghent (Oostakker) at the biggest Volvo Distribution Center in the world.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The role of Business Control Analyst consists of 2 pillars. On the one hand, you need to understand the financial processes and look at them with a critical eye and a continuous improvement mindset. Every day, you will look for opportunities to improve. On the other hand, you will drive the digitalization journey in the SML Ghent & EU business control team.



Your main focus will be to:

• Actively work on optimizing and continuously improving the Business Control & Financial Control processes. To do this, you collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Freight Control, Purchasing, Shipping, FCA, Operations, external parties, …
• Coach the Financial Control team and support them with ad hoc analyses
• In case of new freight contracts, you represent the needs of the department (clear pricing structure, invoicing instructions, …)
• Drive the digitalization journey for the business control team: you explore and implement digital possibilities that can make everyday life easier.
• Introduce new tools and automations to improve the efficiency of the financial processes. You support the users and provide the necessary training.
• Participate in digitalization networks
• Participate in projects as the financial point of contact.
• Be involved and participate in continuous improvement activities, both within and outside the department.

WHO ARE YOU?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and assertive candidate who enjoys working in a team, has an analytical mindset and is passionate about digitalization and automation. You like to be challenged and you don’t hesitate to reach out in the matrix organization and to work cross borders.

• Master’s degree or equal by experience
• Solution-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Digitalization mindset & eager to learn and explore
• Knowledge of SAP, Power BI, office automation and MI are an asset
• Experienced user in Microsoft Office
• Analytical mind who can draw conclusions and can convert these into concrete action plans
• Financial knowledge
• Excellent communication & social skills to support changes
• Enjoy working in a team, both within your own team and cross-functional
• Fluent in English, other languages are an asset

A PERFECT MATCH?

The opportunity to work in a global and dynamic organization with highly skilled colleagues.
A working environment that truly believes in customer success, trust, passion, performance, and change.
Regular opportunities for training and education to develop yourself continuously.
Extra days off, a company restaurant, initiatives concerning health and wellbeing.
A competitive payment based on your experience & competences that will develop depending on your input and performance.

LET’S DO THIS!

Are you ready to learn and develop with us?

Hiring Manager: Sophie Schotte
HRBP: Kevin Van Meerhaeghe
SG4

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

A new era is here. Technologies such as big data, automation and artificial intelligence are changing the way we look at manufacturing and logistics. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is the organization responsible for truck manufacturing and logistics within the Volvo Group and is shaping future industries.

Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s engines and transmissions as well as the production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is also responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group’s customers and for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chains for all brands. Together, Volvo Group Trucks Operations represents 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global industrial footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, in which continuous improvement is the foundation. Join our teams as well!

143905BR

Group Trucks Operations

Oost-Vlaanderen

Gent (Oostakker)

Regular

Occasional Travel

Finance & Control

06-Sep-2023