Head of Finance – Maersk Air Cargo (MAC)

Job Description

Lead Finance Through a Defining Moment of Growth and Transformation

Maersk Air Cargo (MAC) plays a key role in strengthening Maersk’s global endtoend logistics offering. As MAC continues to mature its operating model and align with Maersk’s 2026 priorities, we’re looking for an experienced finance leader who wants to help shape a growing airline platform and influence decisions that matter.

This is a highly visible role at the heart of MAC’s transformation. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across Air, Forwarding, Operations and Group Finance—bringing clarity between Finance and the business, strengthening performance management, and building the financial foundations that will support MAC’s longterm growth.

What’s in It for You?

This role offers a rare opportunity to step into a finance leadership position that is both strategic and hands on, at a moment when MAC is redefining its operating model.on, at a moment when MAC is redefining its operating model.

Here’s why it’s compelling and what you’ll do...

Shape a Transforming Airline

You’ll influence how a young airline integrates into a global logistics leader — helping define its financial discipline, performance culture, and longterm strategy.

High Visibility & Senior Exposure

You’ll work directly with Air leadership, Forwarding, Operations, Procurement and Group Finance — with a seat at tables where decisions genuinely shape the business.

Lead Leaders, Build Capability

You will inherit 3 strong direct reports (some leading their own teams) and have the mandate to uplift the broader finance capability across MAC and Air Freight.

Create Impact Quickly

Because MAC is still maturing its structure, insights and decisions you make will be felt — this role has real influence on outcomes, not just reporting.

Be Part of Maersk’s Strategic Growth Story

Air is one of Maersk’s key investment and growth priorities for 2026 and beyond.
This role positions you right at the heart of that agenda.

What You’ll Bring

• Senior finance leadership in complex, global matrixed environments

• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills

• Direct or indirect experience in aviation, air cargo or forwarding domains.

• Depth in asset lifecycle economics and procurement collaboration

• Strength in transformation, performance management, governance and compliance

• Inclusive, engaging leadership across cultures and disciplines

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Shape and deliver MAC’s financial strategy, longrange plans, and key performance outcomes

• Provide timely, highquality reporting and insight to Air leadership, Group Finance and regulators

• Drive performance across EBIT, asset utilisation and working capital

Operational Finance & Asset Management

• Strengthen revenue integrity and prevent leakage

• Lead models for ACMI and adhoc charter decisions

• Oversee fleet and engine lifecycle economics, leases, maintenance outlooks, warranty and claims

Compliance, Risk & Governance

• Ensure strong governance across tax, funding, insurance and investment processes

• Maintain oversight of key regulatory obligations: ETS, CORSIA, SAF, ReFuelEU

• Lead global banking arrangements and cash management

Transformation & Performance

• Align MAC’s finance processes and systems with Maersk’s operating model

• Enhance forecasting, cost transparency, margin optimisation and ROI

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a senior business partner to MAC leadership and Global Air

• Manage relationships with lessors, MROs, engine suppliers and charter partners

People Leadership

• Lead three direct reports (some leading their own teams)

• Embed a culture of trust, inclusion, collaboration and high performance

Why Join Us

If you’re motivated by meaningful impact, close partnership with senior leaders, and the chance to shape a finance organisation during a pivotal moment of change, MAC offers a rare and exciting opportunity.

If you’re energised by building, influencing and enabling longterm value—we’d love to hear from you.

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