Controlling Manager

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

Controlling Manager
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About The Role
As the Manager of Finance Controllers Team in the Finance Center of Excellence, you will be accountable for overseeing the controlling processes, including in particular internal controls, ensuring high quality, timeliness and accurateness. You will work closely with various departments to optimize E2E processes and improve productivity and quality.

You will play a vital role in internal control framework implementation and execution, ensuring high quality standards and risk mitigation.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented team, contribute to the growth of the organization, and make a significant impact on our financial operations.

This role requires excellent leadership skills, strategic thinker abilities, collaborative mindset, strong lean focus and background in controlling and internal controls.

As a Controlling Manager at DFDS, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Finance Controllers' team, with a focus on ensuring operational excellence and high internal controls compliance standards,
• Identifying areas for improvement in service delivery, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to create value,
• Oversee financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards,
• Driving process improvement initiatives to streamline the controlling function and enhance productivity and quality
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations while managing risks and controls effectively
• Developing and coaching the team, promoting professional growth and high performance through continuous assessments and training.

About You
*We are seeking candidates who possess:*

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field
• Solid professional background in Controlling
• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing teams
• Ability to drive change at both the strategic and tactical levels, with exceptional collaboration skills and a value-driven mindset
• Experience in managing high-performing teams and leading transformational/improvement projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting, with a proven track record in process optimization and improvement
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

Working at DFDS

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What We Offer

• Scandinavian work culture: We value equality, teamwork, open communication, and work-life balance.
• Central office location: Modern workspace in the GLOBIS building at Rondo Kaponiera, just 10 minutes from Dworzec Główny.
• Hybrid work model
• Benefits: Private medical care (Luxmed), MyBenefit/Multisport, platform
• Growth & development: Access to internal training programs, course funding, and internal career opportunities
• Engaging company culture: Team social time, weekly office activities, company events, Sport Division, Charity Division and DFDS Music Band
• Unique benefit: Free travel on our ships

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.

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.

We look forward to hearing from you
About DFDS
We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 full-time employees.

We move goods in trailers by ferry, road & rail, and we offer complementary and related transport and logistics solutions.

We also move car and foot passengers on short sea and overnight ferry routes.

DFDS was founded in 1866 and headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.