Business Controller

Accell Group; Odense; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bicycle manufacturer in Odense is looking for a proactive Business Controller to lead the local finance team. This position involves hands-on controlling and strategic business support. You will manage local budgets, month-end processes, and ensure compliance with Danish regulations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years’ experience in controlling, strong analytical skills, and is fluent in both Danish and English. This is a full-time hybrid role that allows for collaboration and development within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in controlling, with exposure to accounting and FP&A.
• Experience with month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Danish finance team ensuring effective collaboration.
• Oversee month-end closing processes for accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage and prepare local budgets and forecasts aligning with group requirements.
• Drive cash flow forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Danish bookkeeping and tax regulations.

Skills

Controlling

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Fluent in Danish

Fluent in English

Education

Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

At Accell Group, we’re not just building bikes— we’re creating experiences that move the world forward.

Our mission? To craft the joy of cycling. Our ambition? Riding together to win.

We’re a team that believes in:

• Take ownership: We deliver on our promises, continuously learn and improve, and take initiative with follow-through.
• One Team: We value transparent feedback, respect everyone’s input, and celebrate success together.
• Passion and Quality: We put our customers first, never compromise on quality or safety, and always go the extra mile.

Location: Odense, Denmark (Hybrid – mainly from the office)

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

What’s the job all about?

We are looking for a proactive Business Controller to lead our local finance team in Odense and bridge between day-to-day operations and our global finance structure. This role combines hands‑on controlling, people leadership, and strategic business support, ensuring our local processes are structured, compliant, and delivering the insights our leaders need.

You will work closely with Finance Manager, and act as a key contact point between the Danish finance function and group-level stakeholders.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities involve?

Financial Leadership & Control

• Lead the Danish finance team, ensuring effective collaboration and a structured approach to tasks.
• Oversee month‑end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage and prepare local budgets and forecasts, aligning with group requirements.
• Drive cash flow forecasting and reporting.

Reporting & Analysis

• Consolidate and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual results (Local and Onestream).
• Prepare and present Management Decks for leadership reviews.
• Provide ad‑hoc financial analysis to all departments to support decision-making.
• Analyse and update excessive stock reports.
• Ensure all Power BI local finance reports are accurate and up to date (in coordination with the Data team).

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with Danish bookkeeping and tax regulations.
• Manage annual audit preparation and liaise with auditors.
• Maintain and update transfer pricing documentation and tax reporting.

Operational Tasks

• Approve monthly salaries for multiple entities.
• Make decisions on AR go/no‑go cases.
• Approve and control payments.
• Act as PR Tool Owner for the local finance systems.

Team Support & Development

• Provide guidance, training, and support to the local team.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the department.

Who are we looking for?

• 3–5 years’ experience in controlling, preferably with exposure to both accounting and FP&A.
• Proven experience with month‑end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Solid understanding of Danish bookkeeping and tax compliance.
• Leadership skills and experience in making financial decisions within a team.
• Fluent in Danish and English.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.