Area Analysis and FP&A Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and Financial analyst to support FP&A process for the Area businesses. This role will be partnering with Product and Operations business leaders in strategic business discussions, creating business value to the leaders by leveraging deep dive analysis with insights and influencing decision making through strong collaborations and recommendations, and in additional provide financial leadership views to the business.

This role requires a strong blend of financial expertise, business acumen to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and add value to the business team.

This role also includes leading a team of finance analysts across the Area, developing capabilities and ensuring high-quality deliverables that support strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Finance Partner for Area FP&A, offering financial insights to guide decisions.
• Lead and develop a finance team across three Latin American Areas fostering a high performance culture.
• Promote learning, collaboration, and ownership within the team.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial, commercial, and operational performance reporting.
• Provide forward-looking and independently initiated analysis and insights, including recommendations for strategic decisions such as investments and customer tenders.
• Identify and monitor performance improvement opportunities, including procurement efficiency and productivity initiatives, and assess their financial implications. Support profitability analysis as a subject matter expert for given areas.
• Act as a sparring partner to Operational Heads on product variable costs, productivity metrics, and operational performance.
• Lead the L&S and Aliança target setting, business planning, and forecasting processes in coordination with Product teams and Functional Business Partners.
• Serve as the finance point of contact for Operational Decision Makers and act as a liaison across finance functions.
• Ensure governance and compliance with the global authority framework in all financial processes and business decisions.
• Review and monitor variable costs and key operational metrics to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Take the lead in organizing and reviewing operational business performance reporting, including financial narratives and preparation for related Q&A sessions.

Competences:

• Financial analysis & scenario modeling.
• Strategic performance management.
• Business partnering and stakeholder influence.
• Decision support and investment appraisal.
• Accounting systems, BI tools (Power BI, SAP-BI/BW), and Excel modeling.
• Team player with ability to engage, influence, guide and challenge stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration.
• Proactive mindset and ability to simplify complex issues.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, or business analysis, including.
• experience leading teams or managing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven experience in performance reporting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or Business Administration (CA/MBA-Finance preferred).
• Strong business acumen, excellent communication and ability to engage with leaders across functions and levels.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP-BI/BW, MiniTab is a plus.
• Experience influencing without authority and working in cross-functional teams.

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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