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APM Terminals

Lead Financial Controller

Location:  Netherlands, The Hague, 2511 DP | Netherlands
Location flexibility:  Office based
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Job Description

APM Terminals

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 improve daily operations, join us and be a part of our journey.

What We Can Offer

At APM 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 insights directly influence how we work.

  • A senior finance leadership role at the core of a global terminal operator

  • High visibility and impact across group reporting, governance, and finance transformation

  • Collaboration with experienced finance professionals in a truly international environment

  • Strong focus on leadership development, continuous improvement, and financial excellence

Key Responsibilities

As Lead Financial Controller, you are accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of group financial consolidation and reporting across APM Terminals’ global organisation. You combine deep technical accounting expertise with strong people leadership and a continuous improvement mindset.

Your key responsibilities include:

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  • Leading, developing, and inspiring an international consolidation and financial controlling team

  • Owning and continuously improving the group consolidation and financial close processes

  • Ensuring accurate accounting and reporting under IFRS and APMM GAAP, including complex areas such as foreign exchange, leases, provisions, impairments, and business combinations

  • Acting as the primary liaison for external auditors, managing audit planning, execution, and remediation

  • Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial reporting risks while strengthening internal controls across entities

  • Sponsoring and driving finance improvement and transformation initiatives at group level

  • Providing clear, decision‑useful financial insights to senior finance and business stakeholders

  • Driving consistent reporting standards, governance, and best practices across the organisation

  • Operating confidently in complex, deadline‑driven reporting environments with high expectations on quality and accuracy

    • What We Are Looking For

    Continuous improvement mindset:
    We are looking for someone who brings a strong improvement mindset — curious about how financial processes operate at scale and motivated to enhance quality, efficiency, and transparency through sustainable change.

    Leadership expectation:
    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.

    In addition, you bring:

    • Strong people leadership experience within an international finance or controlling environment

    • Deep IFRS expertise combined with a pragmatic, business‑focused approach

    • High ownership, strong control awareness, and sound professional judgement

    • Proven ability to operate under tight deadlines in complex consolidation and reporting environments

    • Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders effectively

    Interested?

    Do you recognize yourself in the above profile? We are looking forward to hear from you, please apply via our job portal.

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    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.

    Working at APM Terminals

    Office based

    Company employees:

    22,000+

    Gender diversity (m:f):

    65:35

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