Finance Director, Aarhus

Engira; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

engira is seeking a Finance Director to lead Accounting, Controlling and Reporting, driving organizational development and a future-ready finance function. You will partner with the CFO, shape the operating model, and implement scalable processes with a proactive, value-creating mindset.

The role demands strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and the ability to align finance priorities with business goals. You will oversee transformation initiatives, governance, KPIs, and change management while

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within Finance.
• Experience leading leaders and larger finance organizations.
• Proven success in driving finance transformations.
• Strong change management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience with process optimization, operational excellence and finance operating model development.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership teams.
• A visible and engaging leadership style that creates followership and alignment.
• Ability to create structure and clear priorities in complex environments.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the teams within Accounting, Controlling and Reporting.
• Drive organizational development, process optimization and operating model improvements across Finance.
• Serve as a trusted sparring partner to the CFO and shape the future Finance function.
• Establish scalable end-to-end finance processes and drive governance and KPIs.
• Lead organizational and process-related change initiatives and create momentum during periods of change.
• Ensure the Finance organization supports growth, complexity, and business objectives.

Skills

Finance leadership

Leading leaders

Change management

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

Operating model

Strategic thinking

Executive collaboration

Hands-on execution

Fluent English

Job description

Build the Finance organization for tomorrow

Are you an experienced finance leader who can bring people, processes and priorities together and turn a strong technical foundation into a scalable, business-oriented Finance function?

At engira, we are entering the next phase of our Finance transformation. We have built strong technical expertise across Accounting, Controlling and Reporting. Now, we are looking for a Finance Director who can lead the organization forward, create alignment and strengthen Finance as a proactive and value-creating business partner.

As Finance Director, you will lead the teams within Accounting, Controlling and Reporting. You will drive organizational development, process optimization, operating model improvements and change management across Finance. As a key member of the CFO leadership team, you will also act as a trusted sparring partner to the CFO and help shape the future Finance function.

The role – in a nutshell

Your overall responsibility is to build a scalable, efficient and business-oriented Finance organization that can support continued growth, increasing complexity and higher expectations from the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop senior finance leaders across Accounting, Controlling and Reporting
• Create alignment, accountability and collaboration across Finance, with clear priorities, objectives and responsibilities
• Build a high-performance culture based on ownership, transparency and continuous improvement
• Drive the Finance transformation agenda, including the future operating model, governance structures and performance frameworks
• Lead organizational and process-related change initiatives and create momentum during periods of change
• Establish scalable end-to-end finance processes and drive optimization and automation.
• Strengthening governance, controls, process ownership and decision-making, supported by relevant KPIs
• Strengthen Finance's role as a proactive business partner and translate business needs into clear Finance priorities
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO on operational and strategic topics
• Take a hands-on approach when key projects, complex issues or critical initiatives require direct support

In the words of our CFO:

"We are not looking for the person who runs the accounting engine. We are looking for the person who ensures the engine runs smoothly, continuously improves its performance, and brings the entire Finance organization in the same direction."

About you

We are looking for a proven finance leader who can bring people, processes and priorities together. You combine strong leadership capabilities with operational credibility, thrive in change and know how to turn strategy into execution.

We imagine that you:

• Significant leadership experience within Finance
• Experience leading leaders and larger finance organizations
• Proven success in driving finance or organizational transformations
• Strong change management and stakeholder management capabilitiesExperience with process optimization, operational excellence and finance operating model development
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Experience working closely with executive leadership teams
• A visible and engaging leadership style that creates followership, celebrates success and keeps people moving in the same direction
• The ability to create structure and clear priorities in complex environments
• Fluent English communication skills and the confidence to collaborate across functions, markets and disciplines

Why join engira?

At engira, renewable energy is not just what we do – it's why we exist.

Across Europe, more than 170 colleagues develop, own, and operate renewable energy assets, helping create a more sustainable future while building a business designed for long-term value creation. We combine local expertise, international collaboration, and operational excellence.

We believe that lasting success is created by people. People who take responsibility, challenge ideas, keep learning, and work together to achieve common goals.

That belief is reflected in our values:

Ownership – We take responsibility and make things happen.

Courage – We challenge, improve, and keep learning.

Unity – We collaborate across borders because we know we are stronger together.

What we offer

• A senior leadership role with real responsibility and influence
• The opportunity to lead a significant Finance transformation and shape the future operating model
• A close partnership with the CFO and collaboration across the organization
• An international and collaborative work environment
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Skilled colleagues and a strong performance culture
• The opportunity to contribute to the green transition and help shape a growing company

The recruitment process is managed by MINDWEISS on behalf of engira.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position will be closed once the right candidate has been identified.

We place emphasis on your competencies, qualifications, and ambitions. Therefore, we encourage you not to include your age, photo, nationality, or marital status in your CV.