Area Product Finance Business Partner (Forwarding) at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Acumen, Commercial Understanding, Performance Management, Business Steering, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Business Strategy, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Communication Skills, Change Agility, FP&A, Business Partnering, P&L Management, Cost-to-Serve Analysis

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Drives financial performance in an organisational area by providing leadership, guidance and support on financial information, business performance and implementation of strategies Key Responsibilities & Job Content Performance Management & Financial Leadership: Lead accurate and timely reporting of financial, commercial, and operational performance. Steer Product P&L, ensuring transparency on revenue, cost, volumes, GP, and EBIT. Forecasting, target setting, gap analysis, and improvement plans. Provide forward‑looking insights that enhance profitability and decision‑making. Support governance with MOS reviews and customer/product profitability analysis. Business Partnering & Commercial Support: Serve as the primary finance partner to Product and Commercial teams. Challenge assumptions, validate strategies, and ensure financial rigor in decisions. Shape product strategies on rates, volumes, and trade mix; highlight performance gaps. Lead pricing support, cost‑to‑serve analysis, and margin protection actions. Strengthen customer and product profitability management. Analytics, Insights & Business Steering Conduct deep‑dive analysis on revenue application, cost recovery, and margin drivers. Provide market, macro‑economic, and benchmarking insights. Deliver management reports, bridges, and actionable performance insights. Drive simplification, automation, and standardization of analytics and reporting. Improve visibility, governance, and operational efficiency using data‑driven insights. Execution Support & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Area leadership, Product, Sales, Operations, CX, Procurement, and GSC. Lead or support key transformation and performance‑improvement initiatives. Ensure alignment with Region and Centre on performance frameworks and best practices. Provide robust data, assumptions, and clear narratives across leadership forums. Key Metrics (Shared Accountability) Revenue / GP / EBIT Volumes and Productivity Cost and Cost Recovery Customer and Product Profitability ROFO accuracy Delivery of business performance improvement actions Internal Stakeholders Area Leadership Team Area Product Managers Sales Leadership Team Area FBPs / Accounting Regional & Center FBPs / BCOs / FP&A Operations and Procurement GSC teams External Stakeholders Customers Regulatory and Government Authorities (where relevant) Critical Competencies Strong financial acumen and commercial understanding Performance management & business steering Stakeholder management and influence without authority Problem‑solving and structured analytical thinking Business strategy understanding Data analytics and visualization; ability to simplify complex insights Strong communication skills; ability to convey complex messages clearly Change agility and ability to drive improvement initiatives What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline. Minimum 4 years’ experience in business partnering, FP&A, Product, Sales, or Business Development. Proven ability to challenge the business constructively and influence outcomes. Experience leading improvement projects and working cross‑functionally. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to navigate complex business environments, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. 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. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com. A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.

Responsibilities

Drive financial performance by providing leadership and guidance on financial reporting, P&L steering, and strategic implementation. Serve as the primary finance partner to commercial teams to optimize pricing, margins, and product profitability.