Head of Finance

About the role

Join APM Terminals Aarhus as the Head of Finance, leading the terminal’s finance function and linking financial performance with operational and strategic decisions. This office‑based senior role works closely with the Terminal Managing Director and the senior management team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead finance across accounting, control, risk, planning, performance management and corporate governance.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the Terminal Managing Director, providing financial planning, analysis, investment appraisal and data‑driven decision support.
• Maintain accurate, timely financial information and ensure compliance with legal and internal control requirements.
• Oversee risk‑based control frameworks covering enterprise risk, fraud prevention, tax, treasury, claims and insurance.
• Drive finance process improvements, system changes and business‑intelligence initiatives.
• Supervise daily procurement and legal matters while coaching and developing the finance team.

Required profile

• Strong experience in financial business partnering, controlling or FP&A at business‑unit or group level.
• Deep knowledge of budgeting, reporting, accounting and investment analysis, with ability to translate data into actionable insight.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands‑on approach and genuine interest in terminal operations.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills across a matrixed organisation.

Required skills

• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting and reporting
• Accounting and investment analysis
• Risk management and corporate governance

What we offer

• Dynamic learning and training culture with opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
• Diverse, multinational workplace where finance insights directly influence operational decisions.