Senior Finance Business Partner

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics. Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, lets sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk. WE OFFER: By Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms, and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures, and locations. As the Senior Finance Business Partner (Transported by Maersk Operations - Ocean Fulfilment), your role involves guiding the Customer Delivery teams through financial analysis, performance management, and strategic decision support. You will implement a an operating system that aligns with cost leadership goals, allowing the operational teams to quickly identify and address performance issues. Its crucial to maintain a consistent set of financial metrics and establish a clear connection between financial data and operational outcomes. With your deep financial expertise, youll challenge and influence the execution teams to make sound business decisions, driving efficiency and achieving targets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Performance Management / Building Standard Operating System:

• Drive an effective performance management system to help leadership quickly identify and correct performance issues in critical areas.
• Ensure consistent use of the Maersk Operating System within business teams.
• Assess and improve the root cause analysis (RCA) tools and implement the necessary processes and checks.
• Set and track KPIs in cooperation with functional managers and financial business partners (FBPs).
• Ensure consistent use of standardized data and improve the performance dashboard for visual management.
• Prepare senior management reports and monthly performance reviews.
• Encourage a problem-solving culture and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Use business intelligence (BI) analytics to guide decision-making and assess trade-offs in cost, operations, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other departments to set and drive KPIs.
• Identify and correct derailed performance in critical areas through a proactive approach.

Cost Controlling / Cost Conscious Mindset

• Understand and challenge financial and operational data to drive cost-conscious decisions.
• Analyze and identify cost-saving opportunities within operations.
• Coordinate and track cost-saving programs, ensuring benefits are realized and reported.
• Participate in the operations finance community to share best practices and learn from peers.
• Optimize variable costs and improve cost recovery processes.
• Drive the appropriate use of financial models in decision-making processes.
• Accountable for budget, monthly, and annual financial reporting.

Partnering / Right Customer Centric mindset

• Collaborate with business teams to improve customer value.
• Balance cost-conscious decisions with a customer-centric mindset.
• Find new ways to add value and challenge the status quo.
• Ensure smooth financial interactions across teams, including Ocean Fulfilment, Areas, Market, and relevant center functions.
• Participate in the finance business partner community to learn and share best practices.
• Influence decisions through effective communication and present the right financial data.
• Substitute for leaders during business review meetings, as needed.

WERE LOOKING FOR:

• To be successful in this role, you need a Bachelors Degree in Finance or a related field, with CIMA or CA(SA) being a plus.
• An individual with 5-7 years industry experience, and additional experience would be even better.
• We’re looking for you to bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills to the table.
• Your interpersonal, listening, and communication skills are exceptional, allowing you to distill complex information into clear, concise messages.
• A proven ability to influence and lead change across multiple departments, and youre focused on achieving results and resolving issues effectively.
• You should have a deep understanding of business, industry trends and be flexible and can maintain a broad perspective while handling complex challenges.
• Youre comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-departmental team, especially in situations that require innovative solutions.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com . #LI-TL1 Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com .