Financial Controller

Electrolux Group; Denmark; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Group is seeking a Finance Controller for Denmark to ensure accurate IFRS and statutory reporting, oversee audits, and manage treasury and tax processes. You will drive process improvements and work with shared services to uphold reporting quality across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years in financial controlling, with strong analytical skills and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling.
• Experience with statutory reporting.
• Experience managing audits and tax reporting.
• Strong analytical skills including profitability analysis across a full P&L.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and BI tools; SAP experience preferred.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee period close and IFRS/group reporting alignment.
• Manage internal/external audits and treasury activities.
• Ensure statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Shared Service centers and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and IT system upgrades.

Skills

Financial analysis

IFRS knowledge

Audits management

Tax planning

Communication

Independent work

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Join us to develop your potential

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world.

About the role

The Financial Controller role for Denmark has the overall responsibility and accountability for securing quality and efficiency of accounting, taxation & statutory reporting, accounting processes and controls. In addition, the Controller will ensure that the quality of financial information throughout the accounting process is consistent, complete, accurate, and timely to meet the statutory and IFRS reporting requirements at local and Group level, and be responsible for local treasury, tax, company secretarial and capital structure matters.

What you will do

As Finance Controller at Electrolux, you will oversee period close and ensure financial reporting aligns with IFRS and Group Reporting requirements, meeting all reporting deadlines. You will manage internal and external audits and collaborate with Shared Service organizations and stakeholders on financial control issues, ensuring ECS compliance. You will evaluate financial transactions for adherence to IFRS and manage Electrolux Treasury activities, including local bank relations on behalf of Group Treasury. You will promote compliance with group policies and local regulations, ensuring the company adheres to all legal requirements. Additionally, you will oversee tax-related matters, ensuring compliance and timely reporting of the company’s tax obligations.

Other responsibilities will include

• Participating in Finance Organization Transformation, the implementation or enhancement of new IT systems/ERP/finance tools, process automation, and continuous improvement projects as assigned, to drive operational excellence
• Preparing, analyzing, and ensuring the integrity of all financial data
• Organizing the establishment and maintenance of the company’s accounting systems to provide external and internal stakeholders with complete and reliable information on the company’s financial and business operations, as well as its financial position
• Improving and strengthening financial processes and driving standardization and automation through continuous improvement
• Developing and maintaining a good network and open communication channels with relevant stakeholders/business partners in local organizations, Group functions, and the shared service center
• Ensuring that the allocation of charge-outs from Global Shared Services follows the allocation model and remains up to date
• Monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, and preparing a plan that recommends the most cost-effective programs, goals, and best management practices
• Statutory, legal, and tax reporting (VAT, CIT, Road Tax, etc.) and statistics (Intrastat, NBS, Statistical Office, etc.)
• Being responsible for implementing the BA Delegation of Authority for the entity/country.
• Assessing the likelihood and potential impact of financial risks and preparing plans to mitigate those risks

Country Holding Officer Responsibilities

• Overseeing statutory financial reporting and managing external audits
• Managing the company’s capital and legal structure
• Ensuring timely and accurate tax filing and compliance
• Supporting governance bodies and handling company secretariat duties
• Coordinating policies across relevant areas
• Leading or contributing to project work and other related activities

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling
• Experience with statutory reporting
• Experience managing audits and tax reporting
• Strong analytical skills, including profitability analysis across a full P&L
• Proven ability to work independently, applying analytical and decision-making skills without direct supervision
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams at all levels of management
• Adaptable to change, with the capability to act as a change catalyst within the organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence tools; ideally experience with SAP and Power BI
• Fluent English

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Find out more: https://www.electroluxgroup.com/en