Experienced project controller

Alfa Laval; Søborg; Hybrid; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Global opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Søborg, Copenhagen area is seeking a Project Controller to link project management, commercial teams and leadership. You own the financial dimension of our project portfolio, support strategic decision-making and ensure healthy project execution from order to final delivery.

You will drive reporting, WIP accounting, and BI-enabled processes, with a hybrid work setup and travel about 5-10 days per year. Fluent English and strong financial controls are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and internal control frameworks.
• Understanding of business processes in a global company and know how to structure local compliance based on global standards (e.g. segregation of duties, internal controls, risk assessments).
• Strong command of Excel, ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar), and BI tools like Power BI.
• Proactive, analytical, and structured with high attention to detail and strong integrity.
• Fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills to build trust and influence decision-making across global matrix teams.

Responsibilities

• Project Financial Follow-up: Provide robust financial support and challenge to Project Managers on budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and timeline updates
• Work in Progress (WIP) & Accounting: Ensure accurate and compliant recording of accounting transactions, revenue recognition, and job costing within WIP.
• IT interaction: Engage in local activities within central IT tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Medius, Solver, BI tools)
• Business Partnering: Advise the Business Unit management team on financial implications, risks, and commercial opportunities related to ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Business analysis: Provide monthly S&A analysis for BU management, including Workshop.
• Performance Management: Track relevant financial KPIs, perform variance analyses (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast), and prepare monthly and quarterly reporting & business reviews.
• Process & Digitalization: Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting tools, leveraging ERP systems and Business Intelligence (Power BI) to streamline workflows.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic partnering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Medius

Solver

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on global business performance and drive financial excellence in complex customer projects? Do you thrive as a strategic sparring partner for management while ensuring rigorous financial control

About The Job

As our new Project Controller, you will act as a vital link between project management, commercial teams, and business unit leadership. You will own the financial dimension of our project portfolio, support strategic decision-making and ensure healthy project execution from order to final delivery.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Project Financial Follow-up: Provide robust financial support and challenge to Project Managers on budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and timeline updates
• Work in Progress (WIP) & Accounting: Ensure accurate and compliant recording of accounting transactions, revenue recognition, and job costing within WIP.
• IT interaction: Engage in local activities within central IT tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Medius, Solver, BI tools)
• Business Partnering: Advise the Business Unit management team on financial implications, risks, and commercial opportunities related to ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Business analysis: Provide monthly S&A analysis for BU management, including Workshop.
• Performance Management: Track relevant financial KPIs, perform variance analyses (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast), and prepare monthly and quarterly reporting & business reviews.
• Process & Digitalization: Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting tools, leveraging ERP systems and Business Intelligence (Power BI) to streamline workflows.

At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you the flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks. This position is based at our Søborg office in Copenhagen, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 5 - 10 days per year.

What You Know

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and internal control frameworks.
• Understanding of business processes in a global company and know how to structure local compliance based on global standards (e.g. segregation of duties, internal controls, risk assessments).
• Strong command of Excel, ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar), and BI tools like Power BI.
• Proactive, analytical, and structured with high attention to detail and strong integrity.
• Fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills to build trust and influence decision-making across global matrix teams.

Who Are You?

You combine solid financial acumen with a strong commercial mindset and deep familiarity with multi-site project environments. You enjoy collaborating across organizational boundaries and can make financial data clear and actionable for non-finance stakeholders.

What We Offer At Alfa Laval

• An open and innovative corporate culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a hybrid work arrangement.
• Continuous personal and professional development in a global market leader.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge digital financial tools and collaborate across international borders.

For More Information, Please Contact

Controlling Manager, Klaus Nielsen [phone] / [e-mail]

Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on [e-mail]

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.