Specialist, Controlling Results Analytics

The Specialist, Results Analytics is responsible for delivering advanced financial and business performance analysis to support Region North America decision-making. The role analyzes complex financial and operational data to identify performance drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities and translates findings into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations for management and cross-functional stakeholders. The Specialist leads analytical workstreams and improvement initiatives, develops financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and business intelligence solutions, and supports forecasting, planning, and performance management activities. The role exercises discretion and judgment in determining analytical approaches, evaluating complex issues and alternatives, and developing recommendations that support business performance and management decision making.

• Analyze complex financial and operational results to identify key revenue and cost drivers, variances, trends, risks, and opportunities impacting business performance. 
• Translate analytical findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations for management and cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Lead analytical workstreams, ad-hoc projects, financial modeling, benchmarking, and scenario analysis to evaluate business performance and support management decisions. 
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, reporting tools, and business intelligence solutions that improve transparency, efficiency, and depth of analysis. 
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning by evaluating assumptions and business drivers, identifying risks and inconsistencies, and providing recommendations for management consideration. 
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Strategy, and other Business Areas to structure complex business questions, evaluate alternatives, and provide data-driven financial perspectives. 
• Leverage Liner Shipping Controlling guidelines, tools, methodologies, and regional best practices to drive impact in Region North America. 
• Identify and drive process improvements related to results analysis, performance reporting, financial planning, data quality, and analytical workflows. 
• Serve as a subject matter resource for results analytics, financial modeling, reporting methodologies, and analytical tools, while identifying significant issues, risks, and opportunities requiring management attention.

• Associate's degree in business administration or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience 
• Maritime experience preferred. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with team members, stakeholders, vendors, and audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, meet deadlines, and develop structured action plans for new or non-routine projects. 
• Ability to understand and apply company business processes and recognize how different functions and organizations interact across the business. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, understand interrelationships, and apply sound judgment to unfamiliar or abstract issues. 
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, professional documentation and present information in a logical and structured manner. 
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and developing broader business knowledge beyond the immediate area of responsibility.
• This position is located inside of the United States and requires eligibility to work in the US and completion of the employment eligibility form required under federal law upon hire.