Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
Are you ready to make a tangible impact on global business performance and drive financial excellence in complex customer projects? Do you thrive as a strategic sparring partner for management while ensuring rigorous financial control
About The Job
As our new Project Controller, you will act as a vital link between project management, commercial teams, and business unit leadership. You will own the financial dimension of our project portfolio, support strategic decision-making and ensure healthy project execution from order to final delivery.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Project Financial Follow-up: Provide robust financial support and challenge to Project Managers on budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and timeline updates
Work in Progress (WIP) & Accounting: Ensure accurate and compliant recording of accounting transactions, revenue recognition, and job costing within WIP.
IT interaction: Engage in local activities within central IT tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Medius, Solver, BI tools)
Business Partnering: Advise the Business Unit management team on financial implications, risks, and commercial opportunities related to ongoing and upcoming projects.
Business analysis: Provide monthly S&A analysis for BU management, including Workshop.
Performance Management: Track relevant financial KPIs, perform variance analyses (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast), and prepare monthly and quarterly reporting & business reviews.
Process & Digitalization: Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting tools, leveraging ERP systems and Business Intelligence (Power BI) to streamline workflows.
At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you the flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks. This position is based at our Søborg office in Copenhagen, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 5 - 10 days per year.
What you know
A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar.
Solid knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and internal control frameworks.
Understanding of business processes in a global company and know how to structure local compliance based on global standards (e.g. segregation of duties, internal controls, risk assessments).
Strong command of Excel, ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar), and BI tools like Power BI.
Proactive, analytical, and structured with high attention to detail and strong integrity.
Fluent in English with strong interpersonal skills to build trust and influence decision-making across global matrix teams.
Who Are You?
You combine solid financial acumen with a strong commercial mindset and deep familiarity with multi-site project environments. You enjoy collaborating across organizational boundaries and can make financial data clear and actionable for non-finance stakeholders.
What We Offer at Alfa Laval
An open and innovative corporate culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a hybrid work arrangement.
Continuous personal and professional development in a global market leader.
Opportunities to work with cutting-edge digital financial tools and collaborate across international borders.
For more information, please contact:
Controlling Manager, Klaus Nielsen+45 3148 5585/ [email protected]
Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on [email protected]
Please send your application and resume through the link below no later than the 4th of October 2026
We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a similar field
- Solid knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and internal control frameworks
- Understanding of global business processes and local compliance requirements
- Knowledge of segregation of duties, internal controls, and risk assessments
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel
- Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
- Proactive, analytical, structured, detail-oriented, and high-integrity work style
- Fluent English and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with multi-site project environments and financial business partnering
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Alfa Laval and has not been reviewed or approved by Alfa Laval.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) support is described as generous in U.S. postings, and the retirement plan is a notable strength alongside core coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are core parts of the package, and health insurance is often described positively in U.S. materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are standard, with options like purchasing additional PTO expanding flexibility for some roles.
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact! Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry. Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide. We welcome your engagement, comments and questions - our guidelines and moderation policy for Alfa Laval channels on social media can be found here: https://www.alfalaval.com/legal/community-guidelines/ Personal data will be handled in accordance with the Alfa Laval Privacy Policy. https://www.alfalaval.com/privacy
