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To ensure the financial stability and transparency of the plant by overseeing accounting operations (managed by an external provider), preparing for audits, and delivering accurate financial reporting to management and shareholders. The Finance Manager acts as an analytical partner to the CEO and the operations team, supporting well-informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Control & Compliance

Supervise the external accounting company to ensure accuracy of records, timely reporting, and compliance with Danish legislation.
Prepare and coordinate financial audits (annual and, if needed, internal).
Review tax filings and liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities.
Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards (IFRS, Danish GAAP).

2. Financial Planning & Analysis

Develop and monitor the plant’s operational and investment budgets.
Manage cash flow and prepare forecasts.
Analyze costs, identify optimization opportunities, and prepare financial models for new projects.
Act as a task setter for the BI engineers and deliver regular reporting to the CEO and stakeholders: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, KPI dashboards.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with department heads (production, logistics, HR, supply chain) to gather data and provide insights.
Provide financial recommendations to management to support strategic and tactical decisions.
Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and external consultants.

4. Vendor & Contractor Management

Select and coordinate the work of external accounting, auditing, and tax advisory firms.
Oversee SLAs, contracts, and cost efficiency of outsourced services.
Implement internal policies to reduce long-term dependency on external vendors.

Candidate Requirements

5+ years of experience in finance/controlling, preferably within manufacturing companies.
Experience working in Denmark (or with Danish tax and financial legislation) is mandatory.
Proven track record in preparing for and managing financial audits.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large data sets.
Knowledge of accounting standards (Danish GAAP, IFRS).
Experience in budgeting and cash flow management.
Proficiency with financial systems and ERP tools (SAP is preferable).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Languages: English (B2–C1), Danish (B1-C1).

Values & Cultural Fit

Analytical & Structured Thinking – ability to see the big picture while spotting critical details.
Transparency & Integrity – openness in financial matters, clear communication of figures to management.
Accountability & Reliability – ensuring management can fully trust the accuracy and timeliness of financial data.
Communication – ability to translate “the language of numbers” into actionable business recommendations.
Flexibility & Pragmatism – readiness to adapt quickly to changing business needs.
Collaboration – strong cooperation with production, logistics, and HR teams.
Long-Term Orientation – focus on building systems that remain effective both at 70 employees and when scaling to 600.

Key Results (First 12 Months) – Finance Manager

Audit Readiness: Successfully prepare for and complete the plant’s first external audit in 2026 with no major findings.
Budget & Cost Control: Implement a transparent budgeting system covering 100% of cost centers within the first 6 months, with monthly variance analysis in place.
Cash Flow Management: Deliver rolling 12-month cash flow forecasts with a forecast accuracy of at least ±10% by year end.
Financial Reporting: Ensure timely submission of monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports to management, with 100% compliance deadlines for auditors and tax authorities.
External Accounting Oversight: Establish and monitor SLAs with the external accounting provider, including monthly reconciliation checks and quarterly performance reviews.
Risk Reduction: Implement at least 3 new internal financial controls (e.g., approval workflows, expense tracking, segregation of duties) to reduce risk of errors and fraud.

Decision Support: Provide financial analytics and scenario models for at least 2 strategic business initiatives(e.g., production scaling to 200 units/month, workforce expansion to 800+ employees).