Head of Financial Planning

Do you have a winning personality and strong collaboration skills?

Do you want to be part of a company that strives to be a reference company?

Can you demonstrate a track record of optimizing financial reporting and planning processes?

If you tick these boxes, then you might be the colleague we are on the look-out for.

TORM’s overall strategic goal is to be the reference company within the product tanker industry, which we will achieve through our One TORM approach. We enjoy a unique position within our industry of performing as one organization having both the commercial, technical and support platform fully integrated. We are ambitious and result-oriented and believe that working for truly aligned goals throughout the organization is the reason behind our consistently strong results.

The position as Head of Financial Planning will provide you with the opportunity to work in an international environment and organization where teamwork, integrity and recognition are important values together with an ambitious and result-oriented culture that promotes innovation. To be successful in the role, we assume that the right candidate brings knowledge and experience from a financial department in an internationally working company.

The Job

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Financial Planning (Senior Manager) to take charge of TORM’s monthly reporting, planning, and forecasting. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Head of Group Finance and serve as the go-to expert within the financial planning domain. Your key responsibilities will include managing the annual budget process, monthly rolling forecasts, and reporting, all while ensuring alignment with TORM’s strategic goals.

You will lead a talented Financial Planning team, supported by our Center of Excellence in India, which ensures the delivery of high-quality financial data. As a core part of the organization, this team plays a crucial role in empowering leadership to execute strategic initiatives while driving TORM’s optimization and automation efforts.

As the Head of Financial Planning, you will be expected to take our already data-driven culture to the next level, transforming TORM into a benchmark for excellence in financial planning and reporting. We are committed to focusing on high-impact, value-adding activities, eliminating inefficiencies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

With a wide range of stakeholders across the business, you will gain a deep understanding of a dynamic and ever-evolving sector, influenced by global geopolitics, macroeconomic factors, and industry-specific trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning function, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
• Acting as a business partner to management, through insights that drive financial performance.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reports, providing detailed analysis and insights to support decision-making, while maintaining oversight of complex financial models.
• Automate financial processes and take the lead in selecting a new planning system to replace the current Hyperion Planning.
• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team member based in Mumbai, India, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.

The Profile

To build a successful career with us, you should be passionate about doing a great job and always act with your stakeholders’ needs in mind. You are excited to learn and try new things, and you bring your ideas to the table in a collaborative spirit. The work environment is very important at TORM, and the right candidate will therefore be one who also contributes to upholding a positive work environment in both own team and in TORM in a wider context.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and monthly reporting.
• Strong financial background with expertise in accounting, financial planning, and analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and the ability to manage and simplify complex financial models.
• Familiarity with financial planning systems and a track record of automating processes; experience with Hyperion Planning is a plus.
• Experience in the shipping industry is highly desirable.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to meeting deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Preparation is key.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.

We offer

We offer a competitive salary reflecting your experience and qualifications, and in addition to this you will be part of an attractive benefits package including bonus, pension and various other benefits. We believe in freedom and flexibility under responsibility, so the office hours can be adjusted to accommodate your work life balance.

TORM’s Sports Club, Employee Association, and Cultural Association offer a variety of activities for our employees during the year. Further, we have a fantastic office building located at Tuborg Havn with a great lunch scheme provided by Meyers Canteens. We take pride in our high employee engagement scores, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive, dynamic, and empowering workplace.

At TORM, diversity and inclusion are not just values; they are integral to our success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives to our global team. Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive future in the shipping industry.

Application

For further information regarding the position, please call Head of Group Finance Andreas Abildgaard-Hein on +45 5158 8790.

Please submit your CV and motivation via the above link or via our website as soon as possible and no later than 30 September 2024 at www.torm.com/careers

Only applications submitted via our recruitment portal will be taken into consideration.