Head of Financial Controlling
Bring your financial leadership to mind and make an impact in the green energy transition
Are you ready to bring your financial leadership to mind and make an impact in the green energy transition? On behalf of Mind Energy A/S, a dynamic and fast-growing player in the renewable energy sector, we are recruiting a Head of Financial Controlling — a strategic role for a sharp mind with a passion for numbers, people, and purpose.
Building on decades of trading expertise, Mind Energy are one of the leading trading companies in the Nordics. When you join, you will be part of an ambitious energy trading company with over 300 talented and dedicated energy minds. They operate across over 40 markets, helping shape a smarter, more efficient energy system by connecting producers and consumers – and driving the transition forward, every day.
You’ll join a workplace that’s dynamic and ambitious, grounded in trust and a shared sense of purpose. They grow by challenging assumptions, solving complex problems, and learning from each other. Here, there's room to specialise, to take responsibility, and to shape your path.
This is more than a job - it's a place you thrive. They know that work is just one part of your life. That’s why they have built a workplace where you can grow, connect, and enjoy the time spend - both professionally and personally. From extra time off and great food to strong development programs and a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together, they make sure you have what you need to feel good and achieve more.
As Head of Financial Controlling, you will take ownership of Financial Controlling and be responsible for preparation and overseeing financial reporting for the group (month-end closing, consolidation and financial statements) while ensuring alignment with the company’s overall strategy and objectives. You are expected to play a vital role in Finance Operations with a huge possibility to make a difference.
The role combines strategic financial leadership with a deep understanding of accounting principles after IFRS and the dynamics of an energy trading company. The Head of Financial Controlling must balance technical proficiency with leadership capabilities to develop and mentor a high-performing team.
You are hands-on in your leadership, working closely with colleagues to embed a conscious culture while driving modernization and efficiency in how Mind Energy approach Financial Controlling and reporting. If you thrive in an environment where you can shape processes, influence stakeholders, and create lasting impact and drive Financial Controlling within the organization this is the role for you.
Your tasks and responsibilities can be summarized as follows:
Leadership
- Support professional and personal development of team members, foster great collaboration within the team and towards the rest of the Mind Energy organization.
Month-end close
- Performing month-end tasks, including reconciliations, consolidation, reviewing journal entries, and accounting adjustments.
- Take full ownership of the process and ensure continuous development.
- Secure quality of information including investigation and explanations of significant deviations
Financial statements
- Internal reporting to subsidiaries and group management in close collaboration with FP&A.
- Preparing external financial statements for the group and all subsidiaries.
Consolidation incl. master data
- Ensure effective consolidation tool
- Assess charts of accounts and cost-and profit centers.
Audit, dialogue & annual report
- Responsible for planning, conducting, and controlling the audit process, as well as ongoing dialogue with the external audit.
Process efficiency and accuracy
- Optimizing consolidation and reporting processing and improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for automation, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices to enhance the team's productivity and effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvements
Financial reporting, controls & compliance
- Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of monthly and annual accounts to management, stakeholders and selected authorities.
- Responsible for building an effective internal control environment where relevant accounting standards and applicable standards and laws are followed.
- Establish and maintain effective internal processes.
- GAAP Compliance (IFRS, DK GAAP etc.)
- The Danish Bookkeeping Act, etc.
We envision you hold the following profile to succeed
You probably have a MSc in Business Economics and Auditing (Cand.Merc.Aud) and have expercience working with financial controlling in an energy trading company. Or you have experience with audit of larger complex corporations, preferably energy trading companies.
You have good understanding of accounting principles after IFRS and the dynamics of an energy trading company.
You have a hands-on mindset, ready to build structured processes and ensure they are implemented effectively across the organization.
At a personal level you are proactive and thrive in a role where you set direction and drive change. You have strong stakeholder management skills, enabling you to work effectively with traders, sales teams, finance, risk, backoffice and senior management. You enjoy working in a dynamic and evolving finance environment, where you can implement solutions and have a tangible impact.
You are able to communicate fluently in Danish and English.
Interested?
The recruitment process is handled by SORTH & CO. Questions? Please contact Partner Søren Kristiansen, sor@sorthco.dk
