Terminal Head of Finance

APM Terminals

Terminal Head of Finance
At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving - observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improve daily operations, join us and be apart of our journey.

What do we offer?

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work.

• Work in a highly visible leadership role where finance directly shapes terminal performance and strategic direction
• Be part of a collaborative management team operating in a complex, capital-intensive environment
• Gain exposure to regional and global stakeholders within a world-class terminal operator
• Balance strategic impact with hands-on execution in a lean, professional finance organization

As Terminal Head of Finance you will be responsible for:

You will lead the full finance agenda for the terminal and act as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director.

• Lead and ensure efficient end-to-end accounting processes, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, and Requisition-to-Pay
• Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management to drive optimal financial results
• Provide data-driven insights, benchmarks, and scenarios to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Establish and maintain robust internal control, risk management, and compliance frameworks, including tax and treasury responsibilities
• Drive investment analysis, capital allocation, and follow-up on business cases
• Act as finance representative toward regional finance, HQ functions, authorities, and external stakeholders
• Lead, develop, and inspire the local finance organization, while coordinating closely with remote and global finance teams

What we are looking for

Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement - someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day

You bring the experience and capabilities required to succeed in a highly operational and dynamic terminal environment:

• Proven experience as a senior finance leader (CFO, Head of Finance, or equivalent) in a business-critical, operational setting
• Strong hands-on capability with the ability to move seamlessly between detail and helicopter perspective in a lean organization
• Solid background in financial business partnering, controlling, and performance management at business unit or group level
• Deep understanding of accounting, reporting, budgeting, and internal control in complex, capital-intensive operations
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience developing teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and working effectively in a matrix organization
• Experience from industrial, logistics, automotive, or similarly operations-heavy environments is highly valued.
• You are comfortable working in changing conditions, able to stay calm under pressure, and confident challenging assumptions to improve outcomes.
• English is required; Swedish is an advantage but not mandatory.

Application and Security vetting

APM Terminals is a critical infrastructure operator. Therefore, a background check as well as alcohol and drug testing are always conducted prior to any offer of employment. For positions classified as security-sensitive, a security clearance including a criminal records check is also required, in accordance with the Security Protection Act.

Please note that applications will be assessed continuously, and the recruitment process may close before the final application deadline.

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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