Cost Controller

Job Description

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company dedicated to connecting and simplifying supply chains, enabling global trade, and helping our customers grow. Our financial strength and precise cost management are vital to our operational excellence and strategic decision-making. We are committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial information to support our complex global operations. Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Cost Controller to join our Financial Control & Reporting team. In this role, you will leverage your in-depth financial knowledge to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, primarily focusing on cost controlling, business controlling, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). You will provide crucial insights into expenses, revenue leakage, and play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and contract management, interacting with various internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Cost & Business Controlling: Drive cost controlling and business controlling activities, ensuring the overall accuracy and integrity of financial information through effective financial control procedures. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Consolidate information and prepare timely and accurate financial reporting. Analyze internal financial information (e.g., profit/loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return) and assess external economic conditions impact on business operations. FP&A / Budgeting & Forecasting: Play a significant role in financial planning and analysis, including the preparation of budgets and forecasts, and financial modeling. Contract Management: Oversee and manage financial aspects of contracts, ensuring adherence to terms and financial optimization. Vessel Sharing & Business Understanding: Develop a strong understanding of vessel sharing agreements and the broader business context to effectively manage related financials. Expense & Revenue Leakage Management: Proactively manage expenses and identify and address potential revenue leakage. Invoicing: Oversee and ensure accurate invoicing processes. Stakeholder Interaction: Interact regularly with various internal teams and external stakeholders, including third-party shipping companies. Independent Problem Solving: Handle most financial situations independently, applying in-depth knowledge to solve common business issues within established practices and policies. Guidance & Support: Seek advice, guidance, and support on more complex or non-routine topics, demonstrating an understanding of when escalation is necessary. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization within financial control and reporting. Required Experience & Skills: Financial Expertise: In-depth knowledge and experience in financial control, cost controlling, business controlling, FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting. Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data. Business Acumen: Understanding of the overall nature of the business and the interdependencies between finance and other functions. Contract Management: Experience with contract management. Industry Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with vessel sharing mechanisms and the shipping/logistics business. Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external third-party shipping companies. Autonomy: Capable of handling most situations independently with minimal guidance, while knowing when to seek support for complex issues. Problem-Solving: Routinely applies subject matter knowledge to solve common business issues. Leadership (Informal): Ability to provide coaching/mentoring to less experienced staff, oversee work of lower-level professionals, or manage processes and programs. What We Offer: Joining Maersk means being part of a team that is not only transforming global trade but also shaping the future of our industry. You will be part of a truly international company with a strong culture, where you will have unique opportunities to make a real impact on a global scale. We offer: A challenging role where you can apply your in-depth financial expertise to drive performance. Exposure to complex financial reporting, analysis, and control procedures across a global enterprise. Opportunities to interact with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including third-party shipping companies. A professional stream that emphasizes applying technical knowledge, with potential for influencing tactical decisions and informal leadership. A supportive environment where you will continuously deepen your professional knowledge and project management capabilities.