Senior Financial Controller

Do you have several years of experience as a Financial Controller or a similar role, and do you still love working with accounts? Do you find it exciting to work in an agile and fast-paced environment? Then you have the opportunity to become part of a value-driven company that is in an exciting transformation phase.

As our new Senior Financial Controller, you will ensure that we can continuously report at a high level of accuracy to internal and external stakeholders. Therefore, it is important that you are motivated by having an overview as well as an eye for the details.

This is especially for you, if you are:

• Passionate about working with accounting
• Adaptable to changes and motivated by working in a growth company, where the tasks we handle today may be different in the future
• Desired to work with a high degree of freedom and would like to have influence in shaping your job according to your skills.

Welcome to Obton

At Obton A/S, we specialize in the procurement, development, operation, and management of large-scale solar parks and battery storage projects worldwide. Founded in 2009, we now have over 1,500 solar installations across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.

In 2022, we ventured into the battery storage market and today we have projects totaling 218 MW. We are part of the Obton Group, a large international organization with many skilled specialists. Our more than 300 colleagues are based at our headquarters in the beautiful surroundings of Nicolinehus on Aarhus Ø, as well as at our 10 international offices across Europe and Asia.

Primary task

We are a company in an exciting transformation phase, which means a new structure in the way we work. You will become part of an ambitious team where everyone works hard towards new, more efficient processes in workflows. For us it is crucial that you are adaptable to change and ready to assist wherever necessary, and thereby help setting the direction for the team.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and presentation of quarterly and annual financial statements of our solar companies
• Implementation of reporting requirements
• Implementation of process optimizations and projects in finance with a focus on efficiency and automation
• Ensuring uniformity across units, including quality assurance of processes and automation of various processes in the finance function
• Preparation of annual reports, including preparing material for the annual audit
• Contact with external bookkeeping agencies and auditors
• Controlling in collaboration with other departments, and financial reporting for the group's solar projects
• Acting as a professional sparring partner in the financial area for our colleagues in other departments and countries
• Preparation and updating relevant business processes
• Quality assurance of new projects

You will become an important link to the rest of the organization, ensuring successful controlling and reporting to investors and other stakeholders.

General expectations of competences and experience can be:

• Several years of experience as a financial controller or in a similar role. It is an advantage if you have a background in auditing
• An analytical and efficient working style with good IT skills, including solid experience with Excel and preferable BC 365 or similar
• A structured approach and an understanding of the importance of meeting agreed deadlines
• Strong numerical skills and a professional pride in delving into the process to understand transactions
• The ability to balance the principle of materiality with the need to be detail-oriented
• You have a positive attitude along your proactive approach, and you possess a collaborative spirit across the organization
• A business-oriented mindset with a talent for stakeholder management and building relationships
• You are fluent in English and Danish – both written and spoken

High pace and high job satisfaction

Despite having many years of history in the industry and currently being in the top 10 among the largest solar actors in Europe, the entrepreneurial spirit remains a significant part of who we are. As a part of the company, you have ample opportunity to leave your mark on our journey.

Across the entire organization, we work closely together to achieve our common goals, which fosters significant engagement. The pace can be high, but when we reach our goals, we also make sure to celebrate our successes.

At Obton A/S, we place great emphasis on investing in our employees and supporting their development. In return, we expect our employees to invest in the organization by demonstrating diligence, joy, a winning mentality, initiative, and integrity in their work.

These five values are a central part of our solid culture, which we cherish – both in our daily work and through a wide range of social events.

Impacting future generations through solar energy. Together.

Read more about Obton at our career site.

Please submit you application as soon as possible, as we review and invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis. Applications can also be submitted in Danish.

For further information on the position, please reach out to our Senior Director, Head of Finance, Henrik Eigenbrod on [email protected] or tel.: +45 4414 3408.

We value diversity and encourage you to apply for this position no matter ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each colleague to bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or disability.