APM Terminals Head of Finance – West Med At APM Terminals At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving—observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. We constantly look for smarter, simpler, and safer ways of operating. If you thrive in environments where people value learning and are committed to continuously improving daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey. About the Role The West Med portfolio is one of APM Terminals' most strategically important regions, comprising APM Terminals Algeciras (Spain), APM Terminals Tangier, and APM Terminals MedPort Tangier (Morocco). Together, these terminals serve as a critical transshipment hub connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia while supporting the Maersk Ocean network and the Group's global Integrator Strategy. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation and has a mindset of continuous improvement and value creation. About the role As Head of Finance – West Med, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the portfolio while acting as a trusted business partner to the Head of West Med, Head of Hubs, and terminal leadership teams. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic investment decisions, strengthening governance, and developing a high-performing finance organisation that delivers sustainable value creation. About the team The West Med Finance team plays a critical role in providing strategic, business and finance business partnering and functional leadership for the Spanish and Moroccan terminals within the Hubs region. The team is responsible for driving finance excellence, performance management, decision support, and continuous improvement, supporting both the Hubs strategy and Maersk Ocean segment objectives. A strong culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration underpins the Hubs Finance team's ability to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and business value. What We Can Offer At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Experience a diverse, multinational workplace where your operational insights directly influence how we work. In addition, you will have the opportunity to: Work with senior leaders across multiple countries within one of APM Terminals' most strategically important portfolios. Influence business performance through strategic finance partnering, investment planning, and operational excellence. Lead finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative international environment. Develop your leadership capabilities while working across diverse teams and cultures. Key Responsibilities Partner with the Head of Hubs, Head of West Med, and terminal leadership teams to drive financial strategy, business performance, and value creation across the West Med portfolio. Lead financial planning, investment evaluation, CapEx governance, working capital optimisation, and long-term business planning to support strategic decision-making. Champion Lean thinking and continuous improvement by driving finance excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable process improvements. Strengthen governance by ensuring compliance with APM Terminals' financial policies, risk management framework, and internal control standards. Build strong relationships with shareholders, joint venture partners, regulators, port authorities, labour representatives, and other key stakeholders. Collaborate closely with the Tangier Business Centre and Global Service Centre to improve finance processes, service delivery, and operational effectiveness. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing finance organisation that fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. What We Are Looking For Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a thoughtful improvement mindset—curious about how work gets done and motivated to make meaningful, sustainable improvements over time. We are looking for people who consistently put customers first, lead by example with respect for people, deliver results with integrity, and drive continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day. Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Professional accounting qualifications and multinational reporting experience are advantageous. Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience within an international, matrix organisation, including experience as a CFO, Finance Director, or senior finance business leader. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead strategic financial planning, develop investment business cases, and drive operational and financial performance. Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities with excellent judgement, integrity, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset. Experience within ports, logistics, transport, shipping, or other asset-intensive industries is advantageous. Fluent English communication skills are required. French and/or Spanish language capability will be considered an advantage. SEO & Visibility Suggested SEO Job Title Head of Finance – West Med | APM Terminals | Strategic Finance Leadership Target Keywords Head of Finance Finance Director CFO Financial Business Partnering Port & Terminal Operations Suggested Hashtags #APMTerminals #FinanceLeadership #BusinessPartnering #LeanLeadership #GlobalCareers 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. At APM Terminals, we are a team of over 20,000 employees spread across more than 60 countries united by a passion to provide our expertise in port operations and container management services. By providing the expertise and port infrastructure essential to world trade, we actively support the advancement of the societies around us, enabling local economies to unlock their potential and build an even stronger global community. Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your workplace. APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries - Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!

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