Head of FP&A, Performance Management and Business Finance

Head of FP&A, Performance Management, and Business Finance
This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CFO and part of both the Finance and COO Leadership Teams. The role is based in The Hague and offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy and performance of APM Terminals. You will lead a global team and be responsible for delivering strategic insights, driving performance management, and supporting business decision-making through robust financial planning and analysis.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Deliver high-quality management reporting and performance updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Analyze financial performance, provide actionable insights, and lead forecasting cycles.
• Develop a 5-year business plan aligned with strategic and investment goals.
• Ensure transformation programs are backed by solid, testable benefit cases.

Performance Management

• Design and execute a performance management cycle across HQ, regions, and terminals.
• Lead CEO debriefs, ensuring alignment on performance gaps and corrective actions.
• Govern scorecard and target-setting processes aligned with strategic goals.
• Support strategy execution through the Policy Deployment process.

Business Finance

• Lead a team of 4 Finance Business Partners (FBPs) supporting key functional areas.
• Act as the primary finance partner in the COO leadership team.
• Coordinate with Investment Finance and Value Realization teams.

Finance Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of 19 finance professionals across The Hague and India.
• Provide tools, training, and guidance to regional and terminal finance teams.
• Enhance financial acumen across the organization through training programs like Mirai.

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: 8–15 years in Finance, Strategy, or Management Consulting, with several years in leadership roles.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  • Proven track record of driving results and leading teams.
  • Resilience under pressure and ability to manage peak workloads.
  • Interest in data science and experience with tools like PowerBI.
• Additional: Experience with ERP systems or BI tools (e.g., OneStream) is a plus.

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.