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.
About the Job
We are seeking a Financial Controller to join our finance team of nine in Kolding. In this role, you’ll help shape our financial performance, support decision-making, and collaborate with teams across the organization. You’ll work closely together with our global sales organization located in Kolding, to ensure cost tracking, forecasts, insights, and reports are clear, actionable, and aligned with our business goals.
You’ll focus on driving progress, identifying opportunities to improve processes, supporting smarter ways of working, and helping the business grow. Collaboration is essential: you’ll partner with colleagues across the company and within Finance to optimize performance and share best practices.
Your Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with our sales organization, business unit managers and their teams to provide insights and drive improvements.
• Analyze and present financial data, including Sales and Cost Controlling, to help teams understand and improve financial processes.
• Lead sales forecasting and budgeting, enabling effective business planning.
• Act as the main contact for our Finance Shared Service Center in Krakow, Poland, working together to enhance our processes.
• Oversee fixed assets, including approval processes, month-end close, and forecasting activities.
• Manage VAT reporting and ensure compliance with changing regulations and processes.
• Explore and implement digital tools (ERP systems, D365, Power BI, databases) to make financial reporting smarter and more efficient.
• Work closely with finance colleagues to strengthen collaboration and optimize performance.
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Fluency in Danish and English, both spoken and written.
• 5–10 years of experience in financial controlling or an audit background.
• Experience with VAT reporting and regulations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably D365); knowledge of Power BI or other digital reporting tools is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence decisions.
• Curiosity, motivation, and a drive to find smarter, more efficient ways of working.
Who You Are
You are proactive, positive, and enjoy working with people across different teams. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about helping others understand financial information. You are curious and analytical, always seeking ways to improve processes and make a meaningful impact on the business.
Why Join Us
This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a global manufacturing business. You’ll work with a network of finance professionals, operational teams, and leaders, driving continuous development, process improvement, and smarter ways of working—all within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Location: Kolding (travel expected: 5–10 days per year).
For more information, please contact
Jakob Stæhr, Finance Manager, [email protected]
Frederik Ellegaard,Talent Acquisition Manager – Nordics, [email protected]
Application
Please submit your application no later than June 22, 2026, and we encourage you to do so in Danish. Applications are reviewed on a ongoing basis, so we recommend applying as early as possible. The job advertisement may be closed earlier if we find the right candidate.
Applications sent directly via email will not be considered due to GDPR regulations.
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. Upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games and completing them is mandatory.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Fluency in Danish and English, both spoken and written.
- 5-10 years of experience in financial controlling or an audit background.
- Experience with VAT reporting and regulations.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (preferably D365).
- Knowledge of Power BI or other digital reporting tools.
- Experience leading sales forecasting and budgeting.
- Experience overseeing fixed assets, month-end close, and forecasting activities.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, ability to influence and build trust.
- Curiosity, motivation, and a drive to find smarter, more efficient ways of working.
Alfa Laval Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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
