Senior Cost Analyst - Maersk Air Cargo (Aviation)

Opportunity

Senior Cost Analyst

At A.P. Moller-Maersk we have a vision that’s larger than the ocean: To provide truly integrated logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain through global end-to-end solutions. To succeed with our strategic ambitions, Maersk Air Cargo (MAC), the cargo airline of A.P. Moller-Maersk, plays a vital role in offering cargo transport by air for customers globally.

In Maersk Air Cargo, we have vast experience as an air cargo and ACMI operator, currently operating and managing a fleet consisting of +/-20 Boeing freighters with bases in Cologne and Leipzig, Germany, and Billund, Denmark. The fleet of aircraft will soon be expanded with two Boeing 777 freighters to support our long-haul operation.

We offer:

You will become part of the Maersk Air Cargo finance team with direct reference to our CFO/Accountable Manager. You will have the opportunity to greatly impact the way we conduct and optimize maintenance within Maersk Air Cargo.

We offer an informal working environment with excellent colleagues who all strive to do their best to get cargo delivered in a timely and safe manner to our customers around the world.

We thrive on diversity of thought in all forms, and we see diversity as a strength in building high-performing teams across brands, cultures, and locations. Additionally, by joining us you become part of our global Maersk family that moves 20% of global trade every day and all the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting of aircraft maintenance costs versus budget
• Analysis of aircraft maintenance costs including KPIs
• Liaise with the Technical Department to understand and analyse financial aspects of maintenance
• Review balance sheet accruals/provisions and recommend adjustments to accruals
• Analyze all Capex and related items, including depreciations
• Maintenance cost break down, e.g. base and line and consumptions for both components and consumable
• Work closely with the financial accountant and technical department on the financial reconciliation of the inventory of components and spare parts
• C-check reporting per aircraft with detailed analysis
• Monitoring of engines against plan, cycles and hours running, financial reporting on engines and all other time or cycle limited assets - enable a financial discussion on maintenance planning. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance costs and provisions
• Manage the balances of the lessor maintenance reserves. Submission and follow-up on maintenance reserve claims
• Review of charters operated monthly and process adjustments between the business areas
• Work closely with the Financial Business Partner (FBP) on cost follow-up in general and particularly on Maersk operation variable costs and capex including regularly updating the maintenance short/medium term forecast in conjunction with the technical team to be used in the group forecasting and budgeting processes
• Provide insights and recommendations for cost optimization and efficiency improvements

We are looking for:

• Solid experience working in the aviation industry
• Bachelor's or master-degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Proven experience as a Cost Analyst or similar role
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with aircraft maintenance cost tracking and analysis
• Knowledge of Capex, depreciations, and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English

If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a tangible difference, let's connect. We're excited to see what you’ll bring to the team!

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