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Associate Finance Manager – Trade & Operations (f/m/d)

What if… your work empowered change in an industry that essentially impacts the prosperity of the entire world? Forto is in business to exactly do that – disrupt logistics! Simplifying global trade has been our mission from day one. Our exponentially growing team of technology and logistics experts forge ahead each day with the goal to deliver a highly transparent, frictionless and sustainable digital supply chain while chasing towards our moonshot goal of achieving climate neutral operations by 2025.

We are hard working and have a genuine interest to get things done because we love what we do. We are empaths thinking about others first and deeply committed to our team. We value an organized and autonomous working style, but also a positive and creative mindset.

Your role

Forto is looking to appoint an exceptionally talented Associate Finance Manager – Trade & Operations for its trade & operations finance function to join an already highly accomplished team. The role sits in the Finance department reporting to a senior finance manager. We are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on Finance person who can help to bring step change to the trade & operations finance department. This is a fascinating point at which to join a successful business, a strong brand, and IPO ambitions.

You will

  • Drive operational excellence through insightful steering, reporting, and analysis of key performance indicators and business cases
  • Shape strategic decisions by developing financial models and ROI estimates for innovative business initiatives
  • Lead operational reviews and provide valuable controlling insights for both operational and trade organizations
  • Champion innovation by identifying and presenting fresh ideas to senior management, challenging the status quo with well-researched, data-driven proposals

What you bring

  • 1-2 years of experience in finance, commercial operations, or operations finance, bringing a fresh perspective to our team
  • A keen analytical mind with a passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement
  • Ability to balance attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture outlook
  • Talent for translating complex strategic concepts into clear, actionable financial insights
  • Experience in building reports or dashboards using SQL or a database language
  • Expert in spreadsheets and financial modeling
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Fluent in English, with German language skills appreciated

Forto is an internationally growing company

Locations
  • Company language: English
  • 17+ offices across Europe & Asia
  • 800+ employees
  • 30+ nationalities represented
  • 2500+ customers

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Team:

  • At our core, we are in love with progress and cannot cope with the standstill.
  • We are constantly striving for ways to be even better tomorrow. We are facilitators, we are explorers, we are visionaries.
  • Forto provides a sense of belonging, where everyone has equal access to opportunities, career advancement and recognition. It stands for a workplace where people from all walks of life, with diverse perspectives and experiences can do their best work, while being their authentic selves. That’s why we encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, races, religions, and abilities to apply for our opportunities!

 

Work Life:

  • Experience a company culture where we work on eye level and knowledge sharing, as well as mentoring is on our daily agenda.
  • We love our work and tackling business challenges but also believe in the importance of having a healthy balance with our personal life. That's why we appreciate a flexible work setup that fits around family, friends, and physical health.
  • We have the freedom to work in a hybrid setup.

 

Company Offering:

Sustainability

  • Sustainability Team
  • Emission Offsetting
  • Green Energy
  • Organic Food
  • Paperless Office

Work Setup

  • Inspiring Office Spaces
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Team & Company Events
  • Hybrid Work 

Learning & Development

  • Peer Learning Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Leadership Training
  • L&D Budget

Onboarding

  • Best Onboarding Program
  • Visa & Relocation Support
  • Remote Onboarding
  • Buddy Program
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