SORTH & CO search on behalf of Mind Energy:

HEAD OF FINANCIAL CONTROLLING

Perfect opportunity for the ambitious finance profile.

Join a unique journey and make great use of your financial skills. Unfold your managerial skills and make a difference!

Mind Energy is one of Denmark's leading energy trading companies trading physical and financial power, gas and certificates. Mind Energy is today Denmark's largest player on the market for trading power to business customers and has subsidiaries in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Germany as well as plans for further expansion in the Nordics as well as in the rest of Europe. The company is well consolidated with solid ownership and actively participates in securing and further developing a well-functioning energy trade market in Northern Europe.

www.mindenergy.com

As Head of Financial Controlling, you will take ownership of Financial Controlling and be responsible for preparation and overseeing financial reporting for the group (month-end closing, consolidation and financial statements) while ensuring alignment with the company’s overall strategy and objectives. You are expected to play a vital role in Finance Operations with a good possibility of making a difference.

The role combines strategic financial leadership with a deep understanding of accounting principles after IFRS and the dynamics of an energy trading company. The Head of Financial Controlling must balance technical proficiency with leadership capabilities to develop and mentor a high-performing team.

You are hands-on in your leadership, working closely with colleagues to embed a conscious culture while driving modernization and efficiency in how Mind Energy approach Financial Controlling. If you thrive in an environment where you can shape processes, influence stakeholders, and create lasting impact and drive Financial Controlling within the organization this is the role for you.

Your tasks and responsibilities can be summarized as follows:

Leadership

Support professional and personal development of team members, foster great collaboration within the team and towards the rest of the Mind Energy organisation

Month-end close

Performing month-end tasks, including reconciliations, consolidation, reviewing journal entries, and accounting adjustments.
Take full ownership of the process and ensure continuous development
Secure quality of information, including investigation and explanations of significant deviations

Financial statements

Internal reporting to subsidiaries and group management in close collaboration with FP&A.
Preparing external financial statements for the group and subsidiaries.

Consolidation incl. master data

Ensure effective consolidation tool
Assess charts of accounts and cost-and profit centers

Audit, dialogue & annual report

Responsible for planning, conducting, and controlling the audit process, as well as ongoing dialogue with the external audit.

Process efficiency and accuracy

Optimizing consolidation and reporting processing and improving efficiency and accuracy. Identify opportunities for automation, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices to enhance the team's productivity and effectiveness
Drive continuous improvements

Financial reporting, controls & compliance

Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of monthly and annual accounts to management, stakeholders and selected authorities.
Responsible for building an effective internal control environment where relevant accounting standards and applicable laws are followed
Establish and maintain effective internal processes and controls
Accounting GAAP Compliance (IFRS, DK etc.), DK GAAP compliance
The Danish Bookkeeping Act, etc.

We envision you hold the following profile to succeed

You probably have a Cand.Merc Aud and experience with auditing larger complex corporations
You have good understanding of accounting principles after IFRS and the dynamics of an energy trading company
You have a hands-on mindset, ready to build structured processes and ensure they are implemented effectively across the organization
At a personal level you are proactive and thrive in a role where you set direction and drive change
You have strong stakeholder management skills, enabling you to work effectively with traders, sales teams, finance, and senior management
You enjoy working in a dynamic and evolving finance environment, where you can implement solutions and have a tangible impact
You are able to communicate fluently in Danish and English.

The recruitment process is handled by SORTH & CO. Questions? Please contact Partner Søren Kristiansen, [email protected]