The role is global and will have leadership responsibilities. Additionally, the role will be having close collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders across the Group, ranging from other HQ departments to local operations.

• Lead Finance’s process digitization & atomization efforts on creating a ‘next-gen’ digitized accounting SSC based in CPH, Denmark.
• Key operational leadership role responsible for the development, continuous improvement and delivery of superior performance of pink standard in all areas of responsibility.
• A leadership role which will require the candidate to work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve company goals.
• Essential role in supporting Finance’s strategic priorities, which include further international expansion and potentially an IPO.
• The role has significant levels of independent responsibility and accountability for the delivery of top of class accounting performance and is expected to drive a ‘center of excellence’ mindset throughout the team.
• As the Accounting SSC department is located in CPH, Denmark, the position will only require limited travel activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure compliance with company accounting policies and is accountable for developing and ensuring a high level of process reliability and autonomy across day-to-day/monthly/quarterly and annual close processes.
• To formulate strategy within the accounting area, including setting a clear digitization agenda to support the Group’s growth strategy.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage the Accounting SSC team, including accounts payable, general ledger & treasury.
• Ensure the team has the correct competencies and is adequately trained to meet scalability and performance goals.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture within the team, aligning with the company’s culture.

Process Improvement and Digitization:

• Drive the digitization efforts within the Accounting SSC, leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and associated systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, including proper documentation.
• Develop and execute a clear finance digitization agenda that supports the strategic priorities of international expansion and potential IPO.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure reliable, timely, and high-quality deliverables across all accounting functions in compliance with the company’s accounting policies.
• Oversee monthly closing of accounts, purchase-to-pay, sales-to-cash, and fixed assets processes.
• Establish and maintain a “center of excellence” mindset within the team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

Strategic Collaboration:

• Formulate strategy within the accounting area, including setting a clear digitization agenda to support the Group’s growth strategy.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align accounting processes with overall company goals.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Develop and monitor KPI’s related to reliability, timeliness, and quality of deliverables.
• Regularly report on the performance of the Accounting SSC, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external financial regulations and standards.

Educational Background and Certifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Digitization scope preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• +10 years professional experience within relevant topic areas.
• Proven track record of leading and managing an Accounting SSC or similar function.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or similar ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of digitized accounting processes and experience in driving finance transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve scalability goals and manage a team through periods of growth and change.
• Fluent in English. Danish is a plus.

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate workforce in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Great cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Strategic and Analytical Thinking:

• Result-oriented strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze complex data to design lean processes.
• Experience in setting and achieving performance metrics related to accounting deliverables.

Adaptability and Innovation:

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on leveraging technology to improve accounting processes.
• Commitment to staying up to date with industry trends and best practices in finance and accounting.