Head of Finance Hubs

Location: The Hague, Netherlands

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations.

APM Terminals has the ambition to be the World's Best Terminal Company. We have 60 strategically located container terminals in ports around the globe – and several under development. We generate revenues of more than USD 6 billion facilitated by a global workforce of 33,000 engaged and committed people.

The Hubs portfolio comprises 7 controlled and non-controlled terminals, comprising amongst the largest terminals globally and all within the top 20 most productive terminals across the globe. The 7 terminals, strategically located in Malaysia, Oman, Egypt, Netherlands, Spain and Morocco contribute total revenues of around USD 1.3 billion. The Hubs represent more than 40% of the total volumes (on an equity basis) of APM Terminals. The hubs represent our largest terminals, forming the backbone of APMM's Ocean network and enabling the successful execution of APMM's global Integrator Strategy.

Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation and has a mindset of continuous improvement and value creation.

About the role

In this role, you will take ownership of developing the Finance function and leading strategic business partnering and driving financial performance across our Hub terminals.

Through a network of high-volume transshipment operations, you will provide leadership, guidance, and support on both financial and non-financial performance, ensuring that decisions are grounded in robust analysis and aligned with long-term strategic objectives and that execution converts into value creation.

About the team

The Regional Hubs Finance team plays a critical role in providing strategic, business and finance business partnering and functional leadership for the terminals within the Hubs region (covering Malaysia, Oman, Egypt, the Netherlands, Spain and Morocco).

The team is tasked at driving strategic partnering, excellence, delivery quality and improvements for the finance function at APMT and within APMM's Ocean Segment.

A strong sense of ownership, accountability underpinned by a collaborative mindset has enabled the Hubs Finance team to deliver with a strong sense of purpose and high level of delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner and collaborate with the Heads of Hubs & Collaboration in executing the Finance strategy for APMT's Hubs.
• Drive performance management, be a LEAN ambassador and drive Kaizens throughout.
• Lead and mentor the Finance Business Partnering community in our Hub terminals and stimulate cost leadership awareness and business acumen.
• Represent and defend APMT's strategic, financial and operational interests in the joint ventures and Board Directorships held.
• Collaborate closely with Ocean's Finance leadership and broader finance community in delivering business and finance performance.
• Lead the analysis of the main revenue and cost drivers, related trends and, together with the entity Heads of Finance, drive continuous performance and constructively challenge to improve performance and outcomes.
• Guide on business KPIs, support target setting, advise on outliers or trend breaks, and support in working towards corrective actions.
• Collaborate and partner with APMT's GSC Finance and process leadership to improve finance and process quality and delivery and strive for continuous improvement.
• Ensure APMT's Risk, Compliance and internal control frameworks are being adhered across Hubs and with special emphasis in non-controlled JVs.
• Lead and support the coordination and review of investment proposals for regional, APMT or Maersk investment committee approval.
• Coordinate with APMM Funding and Treasury funding strategies, funding processes for Hub terminals, including fresh equity and funding requirements.
• Recommend dividend strategies for non-controlled entities in coordination with APMT Finance and joint venture partners.
• Lead cash and working capital management delivery, optimization and improvement initiatives for the Hub terminals.
• Drive Capex with focus on accurate investment forecasting, adherence to investment policies and support business cases.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Finance and Accounting. Additional accounting certification and experience with leading multinational group reporting processes will be an advantage.
• 10+ years in Finance in an international matrix organization.
• Experience as a business facing CFO and leader; contributing to the overall business direction and the challenges thereof.
• Proven leadership at strategic, senior leadership partnering and talent development.
• Effective analytical skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, ownership and results-orientation.
• A hands-on individual with an ability to multi-task.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Working experience from Joint Ventures is an advantage.
• Working experience in Transport/Logistics/ Inland Services/Container Port Operations is an advantage.

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.

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