Group Financial Controller

Job Family:  Technical Specialist
Business Unit:  DLF Finance & IT
Location: 

Roskilde, DK, 4000

Experienced Financial Group Controller with an agile mindset

- are you ready to move the needle, ensuring that DLF is on the highest level of financial assurance ?  

 

DLF is a global leader in plant breeding and seed production and are a Danish farmer-owned cooperative with more than 150 years history. We are dedicated to advancing agriculture with respect to the environment and take great pride in finding more sustainable solutions for farmers and for nature. Our portfolio includes innovative varieties engineered for drought resistance, contributing to climate adaptation. As a trusted advisor for farmers all over the world, DLF delivers locally-adapted products to more than 100 countries.

 

We are located in Roskilde, Denmark (soon in a new headquarter in Smørum) with 2,000 employees across more than 20 countries, serving customers in 100 countries. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Controller / Internal Auditor to be part of enhancing the way we do compliance and internal audit in DLF. You know the game and how to create fantastic results in close co-operation with engaged colleagues and stakeholders all over the world.

 

Are you able to joggle financial numbers like a boss ?  

The ambition is clear, we want to deliver world class financial deliverables, gatekeeping accuracy and transparency in monthly reports and yearly financial statements.

Our colleagues and external stakeholders are depending on us to provide them with timely and valuable financial insights, allowing them to take data driven decisions.

If you are passioned about ensuring the best possible financial landscape for our global business, we look forward to welcome you to our unique culture in DLF.

 

Unfolding some of your responsibilities and tasks…

  • Financial group controlling of our 40+ legal entities in Europe, Oceania, South America and North America, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting  
  • Engaging in valuable dialogue with our colleagues around the world about financial performance, supporting them in succeeding in their day-to-day operation.
  • Group consolidation and elimination on a monthly basis, using “Onestream” platform
  • Driving various finance projects, implementing guidance and policies, and supporting our global colleagues in aligning to our DLF GAAP   
  • Preparing the yearly Group financial statement (financial year ending 30 June)
  • Deliver regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis to Group management
  • Act as a world champion business partner for the organization

 

The Ideal Team Player for this position is one that motivated to be part of DLF and who knows that the best results comes with being humble, hungry and smart in the way we co-operate and do business.

 

What we expect…

  • You have a vast (5+ years) experience from a similar position
  • You have a relevant degree in Audit or Finance
  • You have a superb self-driven and ambitious attitude, a critical sense of detail but also with the ability to cut through in a practical manner when required
  • You are able to spot and convert complicated issues into a simplified way of presentation, and able to bring solutions to the table.
  • You excel when having multiple tasks at once, demonstrating your excellent overview and communication skills involving stakeholders on all levels  
  • You speak and write perfect English
  • You have vast experience in Group consolidation and preparing financial statements. It is not a prerequisite but is considered a bonus, if you have pre-knowledge to Onestream consolidation system.
  • You have insight into accounting regulation (we are preparing financial statement according to Årsregnskabsloven)
  • You acknowledge that being part of a Group Finance team in a group with a year-end closure 30 June require some sort of workload during the summer.   
  • You want to be part of the exciting journey and greener future in DLF

If you want to hear more about the position, you are welcome to contact VP Compliance and Reporting, Mads Raun at Mads.Raun@DLF.com

 

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