Finance Business Partner - Global Terminals (18-Month Cover)

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Finance Business Partner, Global Terminals. This position is open for recruitment at our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the local Terminal in Ghent, Belgium.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

You will join Operations Finance-team in Ferry Finance and you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including:

Month-End Closing & Reporting

• Oversee month-end closing activities for Terminal Ghent, including P&L by activity.
• Provide variance analysis, commentary, and performance reviews.
• Prepare and update monthly management presentations.

Forecasting & Planning

• Lead terminal forecasting processes including budget, rolling forecast, and long-term prognosis.
• Collaborate with CAPEX stakeholders for investment planning and forecasting.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as a finance advisor to local terminal management, supporting commercial and operational decisions.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and business cases for senior leadership and local teams.
• Respond to financial queries from both HQ and local stakeholders, ensuring transparency and data integrity.

Terminal P&L Ownership

• Maintain an accurate and detailed understanding of the Terminal Ghent P&L.
• Communicate performance drivers and risks/opportunities to the business.

 Operational Finance Support

• Collaborate with AP teams for accurate invoice coding.
• Monitor and support Accounts Receivable processes, including regular coordination with the Shared Service Center in Poznan.

The team operates in a supportive and collaborative environment where open communication and teamwork are key. You'll be trusted with a high level of responsibility and independence, allowing you to take ownership of your work while knowing support is always within reach. With the role still evolving, there’s a real opportunity to shape it and grow both personally and professionally.

The position can be based at our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark or at the local Terminal in Ghent, Belgium.

About you

You bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset and a natural curiosity that drives you to look beyond the numbers. You’re not just reporting data - you’re eager to understand the story behind it and help shape better decision-making. Collaborative and communicative, you enjoy working with others and value diverse perspectives.

You hold a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, with solid experience in financial controlling, FP&A or business partnering - ideally in a complex or international setting.

Additionally, we’re looking for someone who is:

• Comfortable engaging across functions and with both senior leaders and operational teams. Analytical and detail-oriented, you also see the bigger picture, turning data into clear, actionable insights.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and ready to help shape a role that’s still evolving - within a team that values ownership, openness, and continuous learning.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

We believe diverse voices and inclusive teamwork lead to better outcomes. If you’re driven, curious, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

For any questions, contact the hiring manager, Senior Finance Business Partner, Nicolas Marinos at nicomar@dfds.comor +45 31 37 66 81

This is an 18-month parental cover (the exact duration can depend on your start date, but we hope to welcome you as soon as possible). If there is a strong mutual fit, we would be open to exploring opportunities for continued collaboration, though this cannot be guaranteed.

We look forward to hearing from you.