Financial Analysis Associate

We are looking for a professional with Contract Logistics background to support the financial planning, cost management and performance analysis with a specific focus on the Warehousing function The role will work closely with the Operations Excellence and Warehousing teams to manage budgets, monitor financial performance, analyse operational costs and provide actionable financial insights to support business decisions. This is an operations-facing Finance role and would be best suited to a candidate with experience in Contract Logistics, Warehousing, 3PL, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or another operationally intensive business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and manage the budgeting and forecasting process for the Warehousing function in coordination with the Operations Excellence team
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts and provide meaningful variance analysis and insights
• Prepare financial reports and analysis to track and report on warehousing and operational performance
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business planning and decision-making

Cost Management

• Analyse warehousing and operational expenses and identify key cost drivers and trends
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency improvement, and better financial control
• Present monthly cost and financial performance analysis to the Operations Excellence team and management
• Partner with operational stakeholders to improve cost visibility and financial performance

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable financial regulations
• Support financial audits and periodic reviews
• Identify potential financial risks and support the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures

Business & Stakeholder Partnership

• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Warehousing, and Operations Excellence teams to understand business requirements and financial impacts
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for operational and management teams
• Support the business in making commercially sound decisions through data-driven financial analysis

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in Contract Logistics, 3PL, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Transportation, or another operations-driven industry is strongly preferred
• 2-5 Years of relevant experience in FP&A, Cost management or a similar role
• Candidates should have experience working with operational costs, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
• Exposure to a warehouse, logistics, or supply chain environment will be an advantage

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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We would particularly prefer candidates coming from Contract Logistics, 3PL, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or similar operational environments, where they have been involved in budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and performance analysis. This is not a purely accounting or reporting focused position. We are looking for someone who can go beyond the numbers, understand what is driving warehouse costs and performance, challenge variances, and partner with Operations to identify opportunities for improvement.