The Role
Lead FP&A business partnering for Nordic countries: forecasting, budgeting, monthly reporting, cost control, metric analysis, month-end accruals, audits, and cross-functional financial support to Sales, Marketing and corporate teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
As the Finance Manager Nordics, you will be responsible for reporting the Nordics countries Performance of full product portfolio, financial forecasting, budgeting, metric analysis, cost controls, ad hoc financial analysis, and general finance support to all business partners.
You will develop strong relationships with all assigned business partners and maintain an objective mind in evaluating their performance as a group. You will work closely with the corporate FP&A team and report directly to the Finance Director France, Benelux & Nordics.
This is an individual contributor role.
This is an individual contributor role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Finance Business Partner supporting all counties in the Nordic region for our two commercial channels (Ortho/GP).
- Identify Risks & Opportunities and provide decision support to Sales, Marketing and General Administrative business partners.
- Manage financial planning process related to EMEA operating expense. Including reviews and rationalization of financial inputs for annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts, ensuring financial plans are linked with operating objectives and in line with finance laws and regulations.
- Prepare and distribute monthly reports and analysis on operating expenses as compared to the operating plan and forecasts. Maintain standard financial metrics, helping business partners set financial benchmark goals as appropriate.
- Improve the efficiency of forecasting processes and tools as required.
- Cooperate with senior management and local level to ensure understanding of dynamics of business-related financial implications.
- Own month end accruals process to ensure operating expenses are accurate & complete.
- Be the point of contact for local audits & local finance related fillings.
- Coordinate with other Departments (not limited to: Accounting, Tax, Supply Chain, Procurement, CR, Legal, Business Development etc.) on any ad-hoc, local related topics/projects.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
- 6-10 years of relevant FP&A/Controlling experience
- Highly organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and time effectively
- Willingness to get stuck in with a “roll your sleeves up” attitude
- Fluent in English.
- Beneficial but not required: Danish, Norwegian and/or Swedish
- Significant knowledge and working experience with local GAAP and US GAAP
- Understanding of internal control and SOX requirements
- Strong analytical skills and experience in building models in MS Excel
- Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly and effectively to senior management
- Ability to prepare and analyze P&L components, with related financial metrics
- Experience in SAP, Blacklines & Power BI, or similar tools, is a bonus but not essential.
About
Your growth and well-being:At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align:We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here!Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Skills Required
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Economics
- 6-10 years FP&A/Controlling experience
- Significant knowledge and working experience with local GAAP and US GAAP
- Understanding of internal control and SOX requirements
- Strong analytical skills and experience building models in MS Excel
- Ability to prepare and analyze P&L components and related financial metrics
- Ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to senior management
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of Danish, Norwegian and/or Swedish
- Experience with SAP, BlackLine and Power BI or similar tools
- Willingness to take a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
Align Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Align Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by Align Technology.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, and both short‑ and long‑term disability, along with AD&D and wellness resources. Select locations add region‑specific programs such as medical coverage and Multisport, reinforcing breadth.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A corporate bonus plan outlines performance‑based rewards and eligibility, and compensation is described as competitive in commercial roles. Incentive structures in sales are portrayed as offering strong on‑target earnings potential.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) plan with company contribution mechanisms, profit sharing, and a defined contribution pension plan. These elements emphasize long‑term financial security alongside salary and bonus.
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What We Do
Twenty years ago, we pioneered the world's first clear aligners. Since then, we have continuously innovated with new products and technologies that are revolutionizing treatments for doctors and their patients. Invisalign clear aligners and the iTero Intraoral scanner help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, advanced dental options to their patients. Helping change millions of lives, one smile at a time. Discover your straight path to a bright future at Align. As a part of our smart, diverse and fast-moving global team, you'll make an impact for the market leader that's moving an industry forward. Want to find out what’s next for us—and for you?
