Group financial controller

Oterra; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Oterra, headquartered in Denmark with a global footprint, is seeking a Group Financial Controller at our headquarters in Hellerup. You will drive accurate IFRS-based group reporting, oversee consolidation processes, and collaborate across Group Finance, Tax, Treasury, and business finance teams to deliver high-quality financial information to stakeholders.

We value strong communication, analytical problem-solving, and the ability to work independently and across cultures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or diploma with at least eight years of relevant experience in a global finance organization.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidation systems (e.g., SAP Group Reporting, BPC, OneStream, HFM).
• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly and pragmatically.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; able to work both independently and across functions, cultures, and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, timely IFRS-based group financial reporting for the Oterra Group.
• Develop and improve the group consolidation system and processes (data collection, intercompany eliminations, currency translation).
• Collaborate with Group Finance, Group Tax, Group Treasury and senior management to deliver high-quality financial information.
• Support and control selected global sales and production subsidiaries.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Consolidation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree or diploma

Tools

SAP Group Reporting

BPC

OneStream

HFM

Job description

Join Oterra in making natural food and beverages easy, for a sustainable and healthy world.
Headquartered in Denmark, with production sites in Europe, Latin America, and the US, we’re a passionate team of over 1200 team members of 48 nationalities in 27 countries worldwide, serving 120 markets globally. As the leading worldwide provider of natural colors, we offer food and beverage manufacturers an alternative to artificial colors. Food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller with interest and experience in driving continued improvements to our financial reporting process to join us at our global headquarters in Hellerup, Denmark.

As Group Financial Controller, you will be part of the team responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant preparation of the Oterra Group's financial reporting. The group financial reporting is prepared in accordance with IFRS and the accounting principles applied under Oterra’s senior financing agreements.

You will report to the Head of Group Controlling & Reporting, but close collaboration with finance teams across the Group Finance, Group Tax, Group Treasury, Business Finance, and senior management is expected to ensure high-quality financial information is delivered to stakeholders.

In addition to supporting and controlling selected global sales and production subsidiaries, you will be part of developing and improving our group consolidation system, SAP Group Reporting, and related processes including data collection, intercompany eliminations, currency translation, ownership management and validation rules.

Qualifications

We imagine that you have a relevant master’s degree or alternatively, a diploma degree and bring at least eight years of relevant experience from similar roles within a global finance organization maybe combined with experience from consulting or auditing.

You have strong knowledge of IFRS and experience with consolidation systems(e.g., SAP Group Reporting, BPC, OneStream, HFM).

Just as importantly, you are able to communicate complex financial matters in a clear and pragmatic way. You combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively across functions, cultures, and geographies.

We are looking to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible. Applications will therefore be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously until we have found the right match.

Additional Information

At Oterra, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our
benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work.

We are looking to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible. Applications will therefore be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously until we have found the right match.