Senior Finance Manager - Finance Denmark

Do you want to be part of a company that shapes a more sustainable and innovative future? At COWI, we are focused on pushing the boundaries of engineering, science, and design to create lasting impact worldwide.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
To strengthen our global governance in COWI we are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to develop and maintain a strong framework to ensure financial and legal governance in our foreign branches and selected entities. You will be an integral part of our finance organization, comprising approximately 250 employees who ensure the financial backbone of COWI. The role reports to the CFO of COWI A/S, Malene Axlev, and offers flexibility to work from our Lyngby or Aarhus offices.

In collaboration with specialists in legal, finance, and mobility, you will act as the trusted advisor to key stakeholders and support COWI’s international operations in securing governance structures and compliance. Your work will facilitate the streamlining of financial and legal processes while building effective partnerships across the organization.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Establish and optimize governance structures and compliance for foreign branches.
• Responsible for setting up, running and closing branches and entities.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders within the operation and Business Development as well as external partners.
• Keep abreast with international standards and regulations within legal, tax and mobility.
• Collaborate with departments such as Group Finance, HR, and Legal to support business operations.
• Facilitate continuous improvements in financial processes and reporting.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to thrive in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field.
• Proficiency in stakeholder management skills, a structured approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work across teams.
• Strong financial background with experience in external reporting, compliance, and international environments.
• Solid knowledge of legal, financial, and mobility matters related to foreign entities.
• Goal-oriented with strong prioritization skills and adaptability for continuous growth.
• Professional proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Worked in or closely with the industry or in consultancy.

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our diligence – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

Got more questions?
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist Mette Gutte at MTGT@COWI.COM or CFO of COWI A/S, Malene Axlev at MLAL@COWI.COM

Before you apply
All you need to include in your application is your CV – no photo or application letter. At an interview, you can tell us everything we need to know about why you’re interested in joining COWI. As for the photo, we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key.
We aim to create a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.

Location: Copenhagen