Area Finance Business Partner at Maersk Line

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a Finance Business Partner, you will be accountable for:

Performance Management & Business Partnering

• Ensure the operating system for performance management is active and effective within assigned execution team(s).
• Deploy and cascade KPIs to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and weekly meetings to embed finance in operational decision-making.
• Use visual management systems and RCA frameworks to highlight, challenge, and improve performance levels.
• Provide objective performance assessments and co-create improvement plans with execution leaders.
• Stay updated on operational developments and proactively challenge performance gaps.

Business Insight & Decision Support

• Develop a deep understanding of operational drivers and take ownership of overall business performance within scope.
• Produce timely management reports, gap analyses, and actionable insights.
• Support the development and validation of business cases, ensuring sound assumptions, robust financials, and post-implementation benefit tracking.
• Partner cross-functionally to challenge assumptions, influence decision-making, and ensure business strategies are grounded in data and financial reality.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and support execution of joint productivity plans.
• Support month-end closing processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide input and quality assurance for FP&A deliverables (Budget, RoFo, QBR, Monthly Performance).
• Deliver accurate, relevant, and timely commentary to regional/centre stakeholders.

Community & Capability Building

• Engage actively in the finance community, sharing best practices and leveraging global/regional insights.
• Identify trends, insights, and opportunities for business improvement using analytical tools and methodologies.
• Support data-driven decision-making by applying structured analysis and clear visualization techniques.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical & Analytical

• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in performance management frameworks and RCA tools.
• Strong data strategy mindset: planning, analytics, and visualization to drive insights.
• Familiarity with market, industry, and regulatory dynamics.

Business & Strategic

• Ability to link operational performance with financial outcomes and strategy.
• Skilled at building, reviewing, and challenging business cases with commercial acumen.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills, able to influence across levels.
• Customer focus and ability to align financial insights with operational and customer outcomes.

Personal & Leadership

• Independent thinker with the ability to objectively challenge and coach stakeholders.
• Problem-solving orientation, turning complex issues into actionable solutions.
• Ownership mindset, willing to step into new areas (e.g., First Mile or other execution responsibilities).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences.
• Continuous learner, sharing best practices and elevating finance community standards.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with relevant professional qualification (ACCA or CPA) preferred
• At least 3–5 years of proven experience in finance business partnering, ideally within a multinational corporation or a leading consulting environment
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar) to generate actionable insights
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and navigate effectively through ambiguity
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative in a dynamic environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across functions