Business Analyst
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Wilhelmsen scores A on the Alion truth index.
Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.
About Us
Wilhelmsen Ship Management is one of the world’s largest third-party ship managers originated from Oslo, Norway with a portfolio of more than 450 vessels, a pool of more than 14,000 seafarers and over 900 shore-based employees all over the world. Our employees are working with a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail.
We offer a culture and vibrant work environment of strong leadership, collaborative, career development, work-life balance and a job that is both challenging and stimulating. All team members are empowered with the freedom to influence each other as long it complies with our Company’s values and vision.
What You'll Responsible For:
1. Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for Wilhelmsen Marine Personnel divisions.
- Assist in consolidating inputs from operational stakeholders and validating financial data.
- Maintain financial models and support planning activities related to crew movements and cost projections.
- Provide analytical support for long-term financial planning initiatives.
2. Cost Analysis & Business Partnering
- Monitor and analyze actual performance against budget and forecast.
- Prepare monthly variance analysis and supporting commentary.
- Assist finance leadership in providing financial insights to business partners and division management.
- Identify trends and potential cost optimization opportunities through data analysis.
3. Reporting & Management Information
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and dashboards.
- Support the preparation of financial presentations for management and business partners.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data used in reporting.
4. Process Improvement & Controls
- Support initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Assist in maintaining and improving financial models, templates, and automation tools.
- Help strengthen financial controls around crew-related expenditures.
- Support ERP and crewing system integrations and related financial data processes.
What Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial planning and budgeting principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
- Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA will be an added advantage.
- Previous experience in the shipping or maritime industry is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Tableau) is preferred.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.
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