Director, Head of Financial Controlling & Accounting

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for financial excellence? At BWSC, we’re are on the lookout for a Director, Head of Financial Controlling and Accounting to drive our financial strategies and ensure our continued success. If you have the vision to create structure, implement smarter ways of working, and lead a talented team to new heights, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a meaningful impact on the world of power generation and energy conversion.

BWSC – Ever better energy!

Join us on our mission in building a world of sustainable energy and make a meaningful impact on the world of power generation and energy conversion.

BWSC is a leading player in the power generation industry, specializing in the service, operations, and maintenance of power plants. We are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, working closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to develop and construct cutting-edge power-to-x facilities. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship sets us apart in the industry.

The position

As Director, Head of Financial Controlling and Accounting you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and requires a strategic thinker capable of maintaining an overview, creating structure, and developing smarter ways of working.

Primary responsibility:

• Oversee the preparation and timely presentation of accurate financial statements and the annual report. 
• Oversee daily operation ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire a finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional development. Support budgeting and forecasting process that support sustainable business growth and profitability. 
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance, and mitigate financial risks.Act as a liaison between the finance department and other key stakeholders.

• Manage External Audits: Coordinate and manage external auditors, ensuring all necessary documentation is available, and audit processes are conducted efficiently and accurately.
• ERP System Oversight: Take ownership of the ERP system, ensuring its effective use for financial reporting, control, and operational efficiency. Lead efforts to improve system functionality and integration.
• Group Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the parent company, aligning with group standards and requirements. Secure compliance with group reporting processes to ensure consistency.
• Oversee the consolidation of group financials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with corporate reporting standards

What do you bring to the field

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (e.g., cand.merc.aud) 
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years as Finance Manager, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the engineering or manufacturing industry.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems, including their implementation, as well as the use of robotic process automation and other efficiency-driven solutions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a diverse team, with a strategic mindset to contribute to long-term financial planning and customers.

What do we offer?

By joining BWSC you get the chance to impact and contribute to meaningful projects that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility. We offer an exciting position in a dynamic, skilled, and collaborative work environment. Further we promote opportunities for professional development and growth.

We have a good canteen, fitness facilities, and an active Staff Club contributing with various types of events and activities. Our HQ is placed in Allerød, near the train station and only a 30 min ride from centre of Copenhagen.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We will review applications and proceed with relevant candidates on an ongoing basis, so please make sure to apply as soon as possible – and no later than 31st of October 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact CFO, Benny Lynge Sørensen at bls@bwsc.dk

BWSC wants to promote equality and diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - regardless of ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. We therefore recommend not stating age etc. on application documents.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.bwsc.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy and what we want to achieve at BWSC.

BWSC no longer receive, or handle applications received via email due to the directives of the GDPR. For your application to be processed, you must submit your application via our online recruitment system.

About BWSC

Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S (BWSC) is a global power plant Operation & Maintenance and technical service provider with engineering expertise, enabling power plant owners to deliver cleaner and affordable energy. We are experts in servicing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining energy systems for diesel, natural gas, and renewable baseload power plants. We help our customers increase reliability and availability of energy production, improve efficiency and performance of their power plant, design and integrate future-proof technologies, and secure lower cost of maintenance. At BWSC, we work with customers in Europe and beyond to tackle energy storage, carbon capture, Power-to-X and related energy transition challenges.

Our people are at the core of everything we do and key to a positive relationship with our customers. We invest in our people and their wellbeing, to ensure continued success and growth of the company.