Financial Controller

Are you passionate about numbers and enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact through financial management? We’re expanding our finance team and are searching for a skilled Financial Controller to join us. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of our financial reporting, supporting global projects, and contributing to impactful development initiatives. If you want to be part of a global organization committed to creating a just and sustainable world, we have the perfect position available for you.

As Financial Controller, you will become:
A vital member of our Finance team of 10 professionals, working on financial administration and monitoring of projects funded by key donors like Danida and the EU. This role will give you the opportunity to shape, improve, and support financial systems across our organization. Your main areas of responsibility will be to:

• Oversee financial controlling for monthly close processes.
• Conduct business controlling with various teams in collaboration with team managers.
• Lead annual and ongoing budget planning processes with team leaders.
• Assist with year-end closing tasks alongside the finance team and auditors.
• Support the controlling and financial oversight of donor-funded projects.
• Participate in the development and implementation of financial tools to streamline reporting and control processes.

The Financial Controller position is part of our dedicated and passionate finance team. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment with space for humor and an informal tone, where teamwork and commitment are key. We highly value a positive work environment and are looking for a colleague who can contribute to the sense of community that reflects Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke’s core values of social justice, equality, and solidarity.

Your Profile
You are flexible and thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple deadlines. You bring a positive attitude to your work, enjoy an informal atmosphere, and are motivated by a day-to-day that includes both operational tasks and development opportunities. You have the following:

• An academic degree in financial management, business administration, audit, or a similar field.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Excellent Excel skills and the ability to use ERP software tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, with the ability to work independently and take responsibility for your assigned tasks.
• A collaborative spirit, with the ability to work effectively in teams.
• The ability to handle multiple deadlines and manage your workload, even in high-stress periods.

It will be considered a distinct advantage if you have experience within the NGO sector or with donor-funded projects, familiarity with Microsoft’s Business Central and Power BI or knowledge of bookkeeping principles and donor compliance requirements.

We offer you

• A full-time position (37 hours/week) with flexible working hours, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.
• A competitive compensation package aligned with the AC union/Danish State agreement, including a comprehensive pension scheme.
• A dynamic, young, and informal working environment with an emphasis on teamwork and a flat organizational structure.
• Access to a professional, international network of passionate colleagues.
• Options for flexible work locations, including a free-seating approach and remote work possibilities.
• An organic and vegetarian lunch arrangement in our amazing Villette Café.

Interested?
We would love to hear from you before the application deadline on 1st December 2024.

See more about working at AADK here.

For further information, please contact our Head of Finance, Berhan Hissabu, at [email protected].