Søborg

Head of Financial Performance Management

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Are you ready to embrace an exciting challenge and make a significant impact? We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic colleague who wishes to develop and grow professionally. As the Head of Financial Performance Management, you will lead a talented team of five direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will be part of GEA Liquid & Powder Technologies, an ambitious division within the publicly listed GEA Group AG. The division has a global presence and achieved a total revenue of €1.7 billion in 2024.
GEA Group – Engineering for a better world

At GEA, we provide cutting-edge equipment and project solutions to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries. With 18,000+ employees across 62 countries, we specialise in sustainable, efficient solutions that optimise production and reduce environmental impact.

The Financial Performance Management team is located in Søborg, Copenhagen.

We Offer you:

  • Leadership Development: Opportunities to enhance your leadership skills.
  • Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and development to ad
  • Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic, supportive and global environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.
  • Impactful Role: Play a role in shaping the financial strategy and success of the Liquid & Powder Technologies division.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

  • Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and develop a team of 5 direct reports, cultivating a high-performance culture and driving continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to elevate financial performance and support corporate initiatives.
  • Financial Planning and Analysis: Orchestrate and oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes within the division.
  • Reporting: Provide timely and precise interpretations of financial information to the executive team.
  • Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal control systems to uphold financial integrity in all Division level reporting processes.
  • Strategy Support: Offer strategic financial insights and recommendations to fuel business growth and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Ad-hoc analysis: Prepare in-depth analysis to Division Board and BU Management.
  • Year End closing and audit: Play a vital role in the year end closing activities and act as the main point of contact for the Division auditors

Your Profile and Qualifications:

We imagine that you bring:

  • Master's Degree in Finance & Accounting or similar
  • 7+ years’ experience within the areas of business controlling, finance business partnering, financial planning, analysis and/or auditing
  • Preferred leadership experience in managing a team of finance professionals
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative mindset and networking skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Proficiency in basic financial software
  • Understanding of data models and data architecture
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and create clarity
  • In general, attention to detail, preference for driving processes, and a “sense of urgency” mindset
  • Being a Change agent: Having the urge to always look for improvements

Would you like to know more?

If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Vice President Controlling LPT Division Martin Zola at +45 6015 2025.

Did we spark your interest?

Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Ansættelsestype: Permanent

Hjemmearbejde: Not disclosed

Ugentlig arbejdstid: Full-time

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GEA - We are engineering for a better world

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Joining us, you will meet more than 18,000 dedicated colleagues who work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

The results of our work are in plain view: from safe food and beverages to life-saving medicines – GEA makes it all possible. We also help customers reduce CO2 emissions, safeguard water and reduce and reuse waste.

At GEA, we are:

Here for the better.
In for the better.
Built for the better.

We aim to become the most attractive employer in the engineering industry…

… and to us, that means greater diversity, equal opportunity and integration, and of course, offering long-term career development prospects. Top Employers Institute has already certified us as a Top Employer in five countries.

On a day-to-day basis, we focus on letting our employees do what they do best. Our seasoned colleagues bring vast experience in our field, while new talent bring new ideas, allowing for our culture to keep developing and evolving.

This is also why collaboration across teams and professional areas is important to us. We call it “team up” – an initiative, which allows for processes and collaboration to flow between us.

Our employees also meet for social purposes. So, joining us, you will be able to attend a wide array of activities – from skiing trips over yoga to stand-up comedy.

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Your growth matters to us

We help you develop an individual career plan and support you along the way. GEA offers a wide variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Working together, we help you sharpen your skillset to achieve your specific goals.

Each local GEA entity has its own offering for new employees. In addition, we have a global portfolio of diverse benefits and growth opportunities that we offer all employees. 

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We help you thrive

We offer attractive working conditions, recognized by the Top Employers Institute.

GEA ranks among the leading employers in Europe in 2024. The Top Employers Institute has certified the machinery and plant manufacturer as a Top Employer in five countries. Belgium and Portugal were recognized for the first time, while Germany, Poland and Spain were re-certified. GEA aims to receive Top Employer certification also for other countries in 2025.

Your growth can make a global impact

At GEA, you can leverage and further develop your expertise to make a positive impact in the world. From engineering, project management, sales and service, to skilled roles in production, as well as many operational functions. As a professional, you can expect everything but a routine job with us.

We will give you the opportunity to shape a career that meets both your professional and personal goals. Perhaps you want to join our 2-year talent programme? Or you want to attend internal training? More than anything, we can assure you that we will work with you to help you sharpen your skillset and achieve your specific goals.

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