Senior Finance Business Partner – Ocean Cost Program (2 year Project)

Maersk Group - A.P. Møller Mærsk; København; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an Ocean Cost Programme Lead to identify, prioritise and deliver cost optimisation across the Ocean business. You will partner with Ocean leadership and cross‑functional teams to translate initiatives into measurable financial impact, boosting short‑term performance and long‑term competitiveness.

This role sits in the Ocean Cost & Trades Finance team in Copenhagen within an international, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance Business Partnering and project management.
• Experience in Shipping or Logistics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Ocean and Operations leadership to identify and consolidate cost initiatives.
• Own end-to-end programme governance, performance tracking and financial impact reporting.
• Lead executive materials and updates to SteerCo and leaders.
• Collaborate across functions to accelerate delivery and maximise impact.
• Drive leadership and transformation within the Ocean Cost & Trades Finance team.

Skills

Finance partnering

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Executive presentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration

Job description

Do you want to shape the future cost competitiveness of Maersk's Ocean business, drive business impact by turning strategic initiatives into measurable financial results and influence decisions that create lasting business impact.

We Offer

At Maersk, our vision is to be the Global Integrator of container logistics, connecting and simplifying our customers' supply chains. A key enabler of this ambition is maintaining a cost-efficient, reliable and resilient Ocean network and best-in-class Operations.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and influence key business decisions that shape the future performance of Maersk's Ocean business.

You will be part of the Ocean Cost & Trades Finance team, a diverse and highly engaged finance organisation playing a central role in driving Ocean's cost transformation and performance agenda.

As Ocean Cost Program Lead, you will drive the identification, prioritisation, and delivery of sustainable cost optimisation opportunities across the Ocean business. Working closely with Ocean leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders, you will increase performance transparency, unlock value, accelerate execution of the cost strategy, and translate initiatives into measurable financial impact. In doing so, you will help shape key decisions that enhance both short‑term performance and long‑term competitiveness.

You will thrive in an international and collaborative environment, working alongside talented colleagues from multiple functions, geographies and backgrounds while contributing directly to one of the most important strategic priorities within the Ocean business.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering & Strategic Support: Partner with Ocean and Operations leadership team and workstream leads to identify, prioritise, and consolidate cost optimisation initiatives into a cohesive program that delivers sustainable business value and supports the Ocean cost strategy.
• Performance Management & Transformation: Own end‑to‑end programme governance, performance tracking, and financial impact reporting. Drive transparency on delivery progress, risks, dependencies, and value real‑isation while removing barriers and accelerating execution across workstreams.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Act as the central driver of the Ocean Cost Programme, ensuring alignment, accountability, and execution across a complex stakeholder landscape. Lead the preparation of executive‑level materials and provide regular updates, recommendations, and decision points to the program SteerCo and senior leadership.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement: Build strong partnerships across the Ocean business and Finance community, fostering simplification, accountability, and continuous improvement to accelerate delivery and maximise program impact.
• Leadership and transformation: Be an active member of the Ocean Cost & Trades Finance leadership team, driving engagement, providing sparring and support to colleagues, and fostering a high‑performing, inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and individuals are empowered to contribute and grow.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for the role has a strong background in finance partnering roles, with previous success in driving business results through financial insights.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business Administration, combined with 5+ years of experience in Finance Business Partnering and project management. Proven ability to drive large-scale cost, performance, or transformation initiatives, coordinate multiple workstreams, and influence senior stakeholders to deliver measurable business value. Experience in Shipping or Logistics is an advantage.

Key competencies are:

• Strong finance business partnering and commercial acumen. Deep understanding of financial performance, cost drivers, and value creation, with the ability to translate insights into strategic decisions.
• Strategic and agile mindset. Balances strategic thinking with hands‑on execution to navigate complexity and deliver business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Builds credibility with senior leaders, challenges constructively, and drives alignment without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and strategic thinking capabilities. Identifies risks and opportunities, anticipates challenges, and translates complex insights into actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication, storytelling and executive presentation skills. Simplifies complex topics into compelling insights and recommendations, develops material for executive leadership, builds stakeholder alignment, and drives value realisation.

We are looking for a motivated individual with a growth mindset who embraces continuous learning and new challenges. Strong written and spoken English is required.

NB: The role is a fixed‑term position for 24 months.

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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Work type:

Full time

Locations:

Denmark, Copenhagen, 1098