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Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations? APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller‑Maersk Group, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services across the globe.

At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller‑Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

About the role

APM Terminals is looking for a Functional Process Owner (FPO) for the Finance function—someone who enjoys shaping how people work and building processes that empower global teams. The FPO plays a central role in defining and improving the APMT way of working, ensuring processes are consistent, intuitive and designed with the end user in mind.

The FPO partners closely with Business Process Owners (BPOs), IT, Governance teams and functional leadership across the globe. It’s a role for someone who thrives on creating clarity, guiding change and ensuring the business has the right frameworks to operate smoothly and sustainably. This position is based in The Hague, with a global scope and limited travel.

What the team offers

At APM Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team:

• A truly international workplace where different perspectives are valued

• Opportunities to grow through structured learning, coaching and exposure to senior stakeholders

• A culture that prioritises wellbeing, collaboration and flexibility

• Clear career pathways supported by global mobility options

• The chance to influence how a world‑class organisation operates at scale

Key responsibilities

In this role, the Functional Process Owner will:

• Own one or more Finance L3 processes and steward process design down to the detailed L5 level

• Keep process maps up to date, including inputs, outputs, risk and controls, KPIs and key user journeys

• Lead a team of Business Process Experts and/or Data Stewards, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment

• Drive standardisation, automation and simplification across processes to achieve APMT’s global operating goals

• Ensure policy choices and design decisions support high‑quality, scalable and sustainable ways of working

• Oversee performance management, ensuring clear operational metrics and compliance with audit and control requirements

• Drive change management activities, including assessment, prioritisation and stakeholder alignment

• Evaluate and recommend process improvement initiatives with solid business justification

• Act as functional lead for new terminal acquisitions, ensuring the APMT standard way of working is adopted effectively

What we’re looking for

• Lean‑minded: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day.

• A collaborative and empathetic communicator who builds strong relationships across cultures

• Someone who thinks holistically and balances functional and company‑wide priorities

• Strong stakeholder‑management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively when needed

• Experience navigating complex global environments, ideally with ERP‑related process understanding

• A calm, structured and thoughtful approach to driving change

Location

The Hague (global scope)