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Finance Manager Nordics
EMEA-DenmarkOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
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.
About this role
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.