Head of Controlling & Operations

Jobtailor; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Aarhus is seeking a senior leader to head Controlling & Operations. You will lead a 12-person team, set direction, and drive continuous improvement across controlling and operational processes.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration with teams in Germany and Italy, ensuring scalable and efficient business controlling. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in finance, operations or related fields.
• Strong data-driven approach and analytical mindset.
• Experience with process optimization and operational setup.
• English proficiency, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 12 employees.
• Support and develop the team, set direction and drive improvement.
• Ensure controlling and operations tasks are carried out scalably.
• Optimise and document processes.
• Supervise implementation of new products.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional projects.
• Support controlling and customer business operations in Germany and Italy.
• Contribute to developing Controlling & Operations and improve collaboration.
• Oversee onboarding of assets, asset master data and customer requests.
• Ensure data consistency and stable, efficient business controlling.

Skills

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Process Optimization

Cross-Functional Project Management

Business Controlling

Education

Finance/Economics/IT background

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 12 employees
• Support and develop the team, set clear direction and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure controlling and operations tasks are carried out appropriately and scalably
• Optimise and document processes
• Supervise successful implementation of new products
• Participate in and lead cross-functional projects
• Support controlling and customer business operations in Germany and Italy
• Contribute to developing the Controlling & Operations function and improving collaboration and leadership skills
• Oversee onboarding of assets, asset master data and customer requests
• Ensure data consistency and stable, efficient business controlling

Requirements

• Educational background in finance, economics, IT or a related field; not a decisive factor
• Familiarity with data and analytical tools such as SQL and/or Power BI
• Previous experience and proven track record as a leader
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken
• Empathetic and supportive leadership approach
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take responsibility
• Interest in process optimisation and operational setup management
• Data-driven and structured approach to problem-solving
• Prior knowledge of the energy sector is not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in managing and developing teams while driving continuous improvement and process optimization. Proficient in data analysis and operational management, ensuring efficient business controlling and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Team Leadership
• Process Optimization
• Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Project Management
• Business Controlling

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Process Optimization
• Business Controlling
• Operational Management
• Team Development

Soft Skills

• Empathetic Leadership
• Proactive Attitude
• Supportive Approach
• Structured Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• Finance
• Economics
• IT
• Energy Sector

Tools & Technologies

• SQL
• Power BI