Denmark Accounting Lead: IFRS & Process Improvement

Sulzer Chemtech, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Middelfart Kommune; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible office hours

Personal and professional development

Job summary

Sulzer Denmark is seeking an experienced finance professional to own accounting activities in Denmark, ensuring accurate reporting and strong compliance from our Middelfart site. You will combine hands-on accounting with leadership and stakeholder management across local management, Finance Shared Services and Group functions.

You will drive process improvements across OTC, PTP and RTR, maintain robust financial controls, support audits, and partner with senior leadership to enable informed

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Around 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally including leadership or coordination responsibilities.
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of OTC, PTP and general accounting principles, with RTR experience considered an asset.
• Good knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, statutory accounting and audit requirements.
• Confidence working with ERP and accounting systems, alongside strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both accounting teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Fluent English is required, with Danish language skills highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closing, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, recharges and management reporting.
• Lead and coordinate accounting activities in Denmark, working closely with the local accounting team and Finance Shared Services to ensure strong performance and effective collaboration.
• Partner with local leadership, including the Managing Director, providing accounting and compliance guidance and supporting informed business decisions.
• Ensure statutory and audit compliance, coordinating internal and external audits, financial statements and tax submissions in collaboration with Group Tax.
• Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring adherence to IFRS, accurate reporting and appropriate payment approvals.
• Drive process improvement and standardisation across OTC, PTP and RTR, collaborating with Centres of Excellence, Global Process Owners, Shared Services and BPO partners.
• Collaborate across the business, including with Treasury, Sales and Customer Service, to resolve issues, streamline processes and improve end-to-end accounting workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sulzer Denmark is seeking an experienced finance professional to own accounting activities in Denmark, ensuring accurate reporting and strong compliance from our Middelfart site. You will combine hands-on accounting with leadership and stakeholder management across local management, Finance Shared Services and Group functions.

You will drive process improvements across OTC, PTP and RTR, maintain robust financial controls, support audits, and partner with senior leadership to enable informed