Head of Finance, Governance & Site Services

Job Description

About Us:

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a senior finance and operations leader to head Finance, Governance and Site Services for Maersk Fleet & Procurement India. This role sits on the Mumbai leadership team and plays a critical part in ensuring strong financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and an outstanding employee experience for one of Maersk’s key global capability hubs. This is a broad and impactful leadership role, combining financial governance, cost discipline, site administration, health & safety, and people leadership, with strong visibility to senior stakeholders locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Governance

• Lead finance and accounting operations for the India legal entity, ensuring alignment with Maersk global standards and full compliance with local statutory requirements.

• Drive strong cost control and financial discipline in line with SG&A targets and business priorities.

• Establish and maintain a robust internal control framework and a strong compliance culture.

• Partner closely with global and local tax teams on direct and indirect tax matters, assessments, and regulatory interactions.

Corporate & Statutory Compliance

• Oversee Company Secretary responsibilities, ensuring high standards of corporate governance and effective management of board and statutory committee processes.

Site, Safety & Employee Experience

• Own site administration and co‑location policies to deliver a consistent, high‑quality, and cost‑effective employee experience.

• Lead the Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) agenda for the Mumbai campus in close collaboration with IBS HSSE teams, ensuring adherence to Maersk standards and local regulations.

• Drive employee engagement through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ensuring statutory compliance and alignment with Maersk values.

Strategic Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and local Leadership Team, supporting initiatives such as legal structure optimization, SG&A management, wellbeing, and site‑level strategy.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and inspire Finance, Accounting, and Administration teams through inclusive, people‑centric leadership.

• Build strong capabilities, engagement, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For:

• Chartered Accountant (or equivalent professional qualification).

• 10–15 years of progressive finance experience in an international or complex organisation.

• Proven experience leading teams and delivering results through others.

• Strong financial, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to link strategy to execution.

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across geographies and functions.

• Exposure to shared services or captive/offshore centres is an advantage, but not essential.

• Experience with site administration, workplace services, HSSE, or CSR is beneficial.

• Strong communication skills and professional fluency in English.

Why Join Maersk?

At Maersk, you’ll be part of a purpose‑driven global organisation committed to transformation, sustainability, and inclusive leadership. This role offers broad scope, senior exposure, and meaningful impact, with strong opportunities for professional growth within a global enterprise.

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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