Group Financial Controller

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Group Financial Controller.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

You will join a dedicated and professional finance team working in an international environment with colleagues across Europe and beyond.

In this role, you will report to the Head of Group Financial Controlling and Compliance and have a unique opportunity to drive projects from start to finish within the group reporting and IFRS spaces while supporting our closing process.

You will work in a cross-functional playing field with highly skilled colleagues motivated to support DFDS’s growth aspirations from all around the business such as Sustainability, Investor relations, FP&A, Ferry, Logistics, CSRD and EPM management.

Additionally, you will:

• Be responsible for periodic financial controlling of selected balance sheet and P&L items where you will ensure compliance with DFDS’s financial guidelines so that issues are addressed proactively.
• As the main point of contact in relation the these selected items, create a trusted professional partnership that goes beyond monthly controlling to optimize and streamline processes.
• Conduct controller visits to our subsidiaries, and therefore, some travelling is expected.
• Play an important part in supporting the implementation of our internal control framework and GRC system.

As our new Group Financial Controller, you will be involved in tasks across all areas and you will be exposed to many different stakeholders across the business and in our headquarters in Copenhagen. For the right candidate, this will be a great opportunity to build a valuable network and to kickstart your career as a potential future leader within DFDS.

About you

As a person, you are curious, self-driven and take a high degree of ownership for your tasks. We work in a fast-paced environment with many competing priorities. Being able to focus on the most important aspects is a key driver for being successful in this role.

Furthermore, we expect that the ideal candidate has:

• A master’s degree in finance, preferably within business administration & auditing, finance, accounting or similar.
• 3-5 years of solid experience, an analytical and logical approach to issues as well as the ability to handle information you receive critically.
• Experience establishing internal controls, working with internal control frameworks and GRC systems would be a plus.
• Solid experience with IFRS and advanced Excel skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Preferably, experience in working cross-organizationally with many stakeholders.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us. Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

We promote a great workplace with a diverse and vibrant community and a healthy work/life balance. Our newly built headquarters in Copenhagen is a unique, modern workplace. Here, we enjoy our own game room, fitness facilities, cantina and café and a rooftop terrace with a beautiful ocean view, all just 5 minutes from the nearest train & metro stations.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis. For any questions about the position, please contact Carolina Maia de Biagio at carbiag@dfds.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.