Global Finance Postgraduate Program (m/f/d)

Danfoss; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Global opportunities

Flexibility & wellbeing

Inclusive culture

Relocation support

Job summary

Danfoss invites graduates to join its two-year Global Finance Graduate Program. You’ll work within our Finance organization, gaining hands-on experience in accounting processes, financial compliance, and various controlling areas across the globe.

Starting 1 September 2027, you’ll complete three 8-month rotations, begin at our headquarters in Nordborg or Graasten, Denmark, and rotate to regions including the USA, Asia or Europe. You’ll collaborate across teams and prepare for a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, graduating 2026 or 2027.
• Recently graduated with up to two years of full-time work experience after graduation.
• Excellent English communication, written and spoken.
• Enjoy learning, exploring ideas and improving how things work.
• Able to collaborate across cultures with teamwork and respect.

Responsibilities

• Work across Finance functions to solve real business challenges.
• Collaborate with experts and peers globally.
• Lead projects that improve performance and sustainability.
• Contribute curiosity, creativity, and energy to teams.
• Learn quickly, challenge the status quo, shape the future.

Skills

English communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Problem solving

Learning mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Join our two-year Global Finance Graduate Program and become part of a team that turns ideas into real impact. You’ll work as an integrated part of our Finance organization, helping translate Danfoss’ strategic priorities into business decisions. You’ll gain practical insights into accounting processes and financial compliance, as well as key areas of Business Controlling, including Sales Controlling, R&D Controlling, and Segment/Division and Plant Controlling. Along the way, you’ll see how Finance contributes to shaping and executing strategy across our global business.

From day one, you’ll be part of our finance team, take on meaningful challenges, bring your perspective to complex problems and help create smarter and more sustainable solutions.

How the Program Works

Starting 1 September 2027 you’ll complete three 8-month rotations, each designed to build the broad financial toolbox and business understanding needed for a career in Finance. The rotations follow a structured pathway to ensure exposure to essential Finance disciplines, rather than being individually selected.

Your journey starts at our headquarters in Nordborg or Graasten, Denmark and continues in regions such as the USA, Asia or Europe, depending on the program’s rotation plan.

You’ll work in cross-functional teams, both at our headquarters and close to operations on our production floors. Finance at Danfoss is embedded throughout the business, including our factories, giving you firsthand insight into how financial decisions support performance, innovation and sustainability.

After completing the program, you’ll be well prepared to explore future opportunities at Danfoss, with the potential to move into a permanent role that fits your strengths, ambitions and business needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Solving real business challenges across the Finance functions in both our business and corporate functions.
• Collaborate with experts and peers from all over the world.
• Lead projects that make tangible improvements in performance and sustainability.
• Bring curiosity, creativity, and energy - your ideas matter.
• Learn fast, challenge the status quo and shape the future of Danfoss.

What We're Looking For

• Have completed or on track to complete, a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, graduating in 2026 or 2027.
• Recently graduated, with a maximum of two years of full-time professional work experience after graduation.
• Communicate confidently in English, both written and spoken.
• Enjoy learning, exploring new ideas and improving how things work.
• Work well across cultures and value inclusion, teamwork and respect.
• Have experience from an internship or student project.

What You'll Get from Us

• Learning & Mentoring: You’ll have a dedicated mentor, a buddy, and access to professional training and leadership development.
• Global Opportunities: Experience diverse cultures, build your international network and discover your best-fit career path.
• Flexibility & Well-being: We support balance, trust and autonomy so you can do your best work and take care of yourself.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a workplace where you can bring your whole self -your background, ideas and ambitions all matter.
• Competitive Benefits: You’ll receive a fair, transparent compensation package including paid vacation, pension, personal insurance. Don’t worry about the move to Denmark, we offer a relocation package, accommodation support and more - details vary by country.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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