Financial Controller, Associate/Senior Associate

Saxo; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Saxo is seeking a Financial Controller to join its international reporting team in Copenhagen. You will contribute to IFRS Group Annual Report, group consolidation, and regulatory reporting to Danish authorities, reporting to the Head of Financial Controlling.

You will engage with the Finance team and external auditors, develop your skills in financial reporting, and collaborate across a dynamic, global organisation.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience from an auditing firm or financial controlling.
• Experience with complex accounting, reporting or audit engagements.
• Relevant degree in Finance or Accounting (e.g. Bachelor's degree or HD) .
• Proficient in English both verbal and written; comfortable in an international organisation.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will be a key player in Saxo’s external reporting procedures spanning external reporting, optimisation of processes and working with our consolidation system.
• To succeed you should be curious, eager to learn and develop your controlling and reporting skills while contributing to solving complex accounting issues with support from experienced colleagues.
• You will engage in close collaboration with the rest of your team and our many stakeholders across an international organisation.
• You will coordinate with external auditors and work with the Compliance and Commercial Finance teams.

Job description

Copenhagen, Denmark

About The Job

Do you thrive in a dynamic group function within an international organisation, working alongside like‑minded and passionate colleagues? Do you have a solid foundation in audit or financial controlling and are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Then come join Saxo and play a key role in our financial and regulatory reporting while expanding your expertise in group reporting, IFRS reporting and regulatory reporting.

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our skilled, dedicated and energetic reporting team of five employees, which is overall responsible for our IFRS Annual Report, including the group controlling and consolidation of more than 10 companies and regulatory reporting. You will be reporting directly to the Head Financial Controlling.

A few words from our Hiring Manager, Head of Financial Controlling, on the exciting position:

If you enjoy working in a dynamic area, are ambitious in terms of taking on new challenges and developing your financial reporting skills alongside a strong team, this is the position for you. You will work together with a fantastic team.

Our financial controlling team is responsible for monthly group consolidation and reporting processes, IFRS Group Annual Report and regulatory reporting to the Danish authorities. Further, we are responsible for coordination with the external auditors.

We are working together with Head of Financial Compliance who is our IFRS expert and moreover we work closely with the Commercial Finance team.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be a key player in Saxo’s external reporting procedures spanning from external reporting, optimisation of processes and working with our consolidation system.

To succeed in this role you should be curious, eager to learn and motivated to develop your controlling and reporting skills while contributing to the solving of complex accounting issues with support from experienced colleagues. You will be able to engage in close collaboration with the rest of your team as well as with our many stakeholders throughout a truly international organisation.

Your profile

• 2-4 years of experience from an auditing firm or working within financial controlling
• Experience with complex accounting, reporting or audit engagements, providing exposure to a broad range of financial reporting topics and business environments
• Relevant degree in Finance or Accounting (e.g. Bachelor's degree or HD, including candidates currently pursuing an HD degree)
• Proficient in English both verbal and written and comfortable navigating an international organisation
• Experience in the financial sector is not a prerequisite

Furthermore, we are looking for a candidate who is structured, analytical and self‑motivated. Someone with focus on effective problem solving while working with tight deadlines. You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others and contributing with new perspectives.

Additionally, you have a proactive mindset and are comfortable taking on unfamiliar tasks.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose‑driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long‑term success.

We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!