Job Description
The Area Product Finance Business Partner (APFBP) plays a critical role in driving business performance by partnering with key stakeholders across operations, commercial functions, and back-office functional teams to deliver financial targets.
This is achieved through a data-driven approach aligned with the Maersk way—leveraging financial insights, trend analysis, and customer intelligence to support proactive problem-solving, effective action planning, and clear communication. The role contributes to both short-term deliverables and long-term strategic execution.
The APFBP also serves as the primary financial focal point within the Area, overseeing reporting, performance management, and financial governance.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the financial focal point for the area from a performance management perspective, owning P&L review and budget setting to drive performance
Deliver accurate forecasting with clear visibility on risks and opportunities.
Commercially minded working with the operations and deliver impactful improvements via financial insights, that aligned with business needs.
Apply statistical methods and data modelling techniques to identify patterns, trends, and insights across operations and commercial activities, enabling informed decision-making and continued performance improvements.
Collaborate with regional and global teams to establish best practices within the Area, fostering a continuous improvement (CI) mindset.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
Improve process efficiency and reduce waste in frontline operations through enhanced coordination with procurement and applying the Maersk Way (problem solving, action planning, Kaizen).
Working closely with the controlling team to improve workflows and enhance report data hygiene
Drive process efficiency and working with the sites and business analysts to strengthen financial governance across purchase order (PO) processes, site expenses management and capital expenditure tracking
Support the development of standardized reporting tools
Analyze short-term and long-term opportunities against targets, providing contract-specific recommendations to improve performance.
Who we are looking for
Graduate Qualifications such as Bachelors/Masters in relevant Finance or Economics fields, or equivalent Professional Qualification such as CA/CPA
Accounting skills, including knowledge of accounting principles, standards and techniques, cost analysis and reduction
Previous experience working within a fast and dynamic Logistics, Manufacturing or Product environment would be clear added advantage.
Knowledge of ERP systems including but not limited to SAP
Strong analytical skills
Applied & advance skills on Ms Office applications (Ms Excel & Power Point) and external applications (SAP BI, SAP BW & Power BI).
Good problem-solving and prioritization skills
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, ****** 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 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 .
This is achieved through a data-driven approach aligned with the Maersk way—leveraging financial insights, trend analysis, and customer intelligence to support proactive problem-solving, effective action planning, and clear communication. The role contributes to both short-term deliverables and long-term strategic execution.
The APFBP also serves as the primary financial focal point within the Area, overseeing reporting, performance management, and financial governance.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the financial focal point for the area from a performance management perspective, owning P&L review and budget setting to drive performance
Deliver accurate forecasting with clear visibility on risks and opportunities.
Commercially minded working with the operations and deliver impactful improvements via financial insights, that aligned with business needs.
Apply statistical methods and data modelling techniques to identify patterns, trends, and insights across operations and commercial activities, enabling informed decision-making and continued performance improvements.
Collaborate with regional and global teams to establish best practices within the Area, fostering a continuous improvement (CI) mindset.
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
Improve process efficiency and reduce waste in frontline operations through enhanced coordination with procurement and applying the Maersk Way (problem solving, action planning, Kaizen).
Working closely with the controlling team to improve workflows and enhance report data hygiene
Drive process efficiency and working with the sites and business analysts to strengthen financial governance across purchase order (PO) processes, site expenses management and capital expenditure tracking
Support the development of standardized reporting tools
Analyze short-term and long-term opportunities against targets, providing contract-specific recommendations to improve performance.
Who we are looking for
Graduate Qualifications such as Bachelors/Masters in relevant Finance or Economics fields, or equivalent Professional Qualification such as CA/CPA
Accounting skills, including knowledge of accounting principles, standards and techniques, cost analysis and reduction
Previous experience working within a fast and dynamic Logistics, Manufacturing or Product environment would be clear added advantage.
Knowledge of ERP systems including but not limited to SAP
Strong analytical skills
Applied & advance skills on Ms Office applications (Ms Excel & Power Point) and external applications (SAP BI, SAP BW & Power BI).
Good problem-solving and prioritization skills
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, ****** 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 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 .
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Area Product Finance Business Partner position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.