Finance Director to MSC in Gothenburg
Your Talent AB / Ekonomichefsjobb / Göteborg
2025-06-13
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hela Sverige Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world's leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. Visit
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We are looking for a commercial and business-oriented Finance Director to join MSC - someone who is eager to make a difference and drive meaningful change. If you're looking for a challenging role where you have the opportunity to make a real impact, this could be your next great career move.
About the Role
We are seeking a commercially driven and analytically strong Finance Director to lead MSC Sweden's finance and business control function. This is a high-impact leadership role with a clear mandate: transform Finance from a traditional accounting unit into a proactive, insight-led business partner that drives profitability, optimizes cash flow, and supports strategic decision-making across the organization. You will lead a talented finance team of 5 direct reports in Gothenburg, and you have a dotted line to the finance team in Riga, which consists of six team members. You are responsible for the financial operating model follow-up monthly. You are a key member of MSC Sweden's Management Team, reporting directly to the Managing Director in Sweden.
Key Responsibilities
As Finance Director you have the overall responsibility for financial reporting, including setting budgets and forecasts follow-up and gap analysis.
• Full ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations
• Drive profitability analysis and commercial scenario planning for strategic decision-making
• Lead cash flow management and working capital optimization
• Establish and monitor key operational and financial KPIs
• Build strong business cases to support commercial initiatives and investment decisions
• Develop and lead a high-performing finance and business control team
• Challenge cost structures and lead continuous process improvements
• Ensure full compliance with internal controls, legal, tax and audit frameworks
• Actively support strategic planning and market analysis to align financial direction with business goals'
Profile We're Looking For
• Solid background as Finance Manager, Head of Business Control, or equivalent from an international and service-oriented environment
• Strong business partnering skills, comfortable challenging and advising at senior level
• Strong financial acumen across group accounting, tax, legal, and compliance
• Hands-on experience with ERP, IT and BI systems - a digital mindset is essential
• Proven leadership capability, with a focus on team development and cross-functional collaboration
• University degree in Finance or Business Administration (MSc/BSc)
• Fluent in both Swedish and English, written and spoken
• Experience from shipping, transportation, logistics or related industries is considered an advantage
Who you are?
You are a strategic thinker with an operational edge. You thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment where commercial thinking and financial control go hand in hand. Your leadership style is inclusive and engaging, and you're energized by developing people and driving change. With high integrity and business curiosity, you're not afraid to challenge the status quo in pursuit of efficiency, insight, and long-term value.
In a permanently changing world with new customer requirements and focus on sustainability, standing still is not an option. MSC wants to stay in the front seat being their customers' preferred ocean carrier and to be part of this perpetual change. We are sure that your attitude, your personality, knowledge and interpersonal skills will be a key factor of success on this journey.
MSC - The family-owned company with strong values
At MSC, you get more than just a job. At the heart of our business are our skilled employees, whom we care about. We do this by offering a pleasant work environment in modern office spaces in Gårda, as well as fostering a strong sense of community within the workplace. Regular team activities and great benefits are a given for us.
Application & Contact
Your Talent manages this recruitment. If you find the role challenging and interesting, please apply through
www.yourtalent.seInterviews will be held continuously. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact recruitment consultant Johan Sjöberg 0761-709851,
johan.sjoberg@yourtalent.se Ersättning Enligt överenskommelse
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