Finance Business Partner – Trade & Pricing (f/m/w)
Posted: Oct 19, 2025
Job Description
About UsWhat if your work could drive change in a globally established industry, shaping processes that touch every corner of the world? At Forto, we are at the forefront of change, harnessing the power of AI to revolutionise logistics. We want to reinvent digital supply chains to be transparent, frictionless and sustainable. From day one, our mission has been to simplify global trade – creating a seamless and efficient logistics process.About The RoleForto is looking to appoint an exceptionally talented Finance Business Partner 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.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational steering, reporting and analysis of operational KPIs/business casesFinancial modeling and ROI estimates of business initiatives and support decision making process with research, data and analysisFacilitate operational reviews and controlling of operational & trade organizationIdentify and promote new innovative ideas and challenge established practices, defend your thesis in front of the senior management of operations and finance teamsRequired Skills And Experience0-2 years of previous work experience in similar financial, analytics or commercial or operations finance roleA solutions oriented analytical mindset, strong business judgment, forward thinking, innovative, continuous improvement mindsetDetail oriented with the ability to keep an eye on the big pictureAbility to translate strategic concepts into numbersProficiency in handling data – spreadsheets, financial modeling, dashboards; SQL is a mustEntrepreneurial thinker with hands-on mentality and the ability to remain agile in a continuously changing environmentGreat communication and stakeholder management skillsFluent EnglishPreferred Skills And ExperienceProficient German is a plus, not must-haveDon’t fit all of our criteria? That’s okay! We know that you might be hesitant to apply if you don’t meet all our requirements, but here at Forto, we pride ourselves on embracing diverse perspectives and celebrating potential. If you are passionate about this position and the Forto values, please apply anyway. There could be a place for you in this role – or another one that’s a perfect fit!Why work with us?Our team is hard-working, constantly seeking to maximise the impact of their work, but we put our people first, always winning with care. We value efficient systems and swift, direct communication. We want everyone to have their time to speak, so that we can embrace diverse perspectives to help drive towards solutions always.
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