Head of Risk, Controls and Financial Compliance – Senior Manager

Seize global opportunities

Joining a team of more than 7,000 people working across more than 60 countries, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people. In fact, we count on you to engage, connect, and collaborate with colleagues all over the world. Seize the opportunity to learn, create and develop your potential with us.

About the role

As Head of Risk, Controls and Financial Compliance, you will be part of Group Finance where you will be a key person reporting directly to the SVP Group Finance, located in Copenhagen. The department is responsible for identifying, monitoring and validating risks and controls in FLSmidth globally in close collaboration with key stakeholders from regions and functional areas. The role will also be responsible for taking the internal control framework to the next level of operational effectiveness and increasing audit efficiency opportunities. Further, you will also be responsible for the planning and execution of the group external audit together with our auditors as well as the audit, preparation and submission of all Danish statutory financial statements.

About the department  

You will be heading up a specialised team within Group Finance where humour and the ability to connect with and influence people across our organisation is an important asset for the right candidate. The candidate will be responsible together with the team for providing assurance based on FLSmidth’s financial risk and control framework, through risk and control implementation and optimisation, audits of financial information, process validation and other compliance tasks. The tasks are carried out globally across all regions, ensuring that financial, fraudulent and regulatory compliance risks have been properly mitigated and policies have been adhered to. Most of the assignments will be carried out from the office in Copenhagen but on-site visits will also take place in relevant countries. 

Risk, controls and Financial Compliance is, amongst others, responsible for:

• The planning and execution of the group audit process regarding the group financial statements as well as Danish local statutory audits
• Owns the overall internal control framework for the group including ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are development and embedded  
• Continuing development and implementation of our financial risk and control framework
• Report on the effectiveness of financial controls to Group Management, Audit Committee and other key business stakeholders.
• Manage Segregation of Duties with respect to our ERP solutions
• Being a subject matter expert on risk-driven dialogues with respect to policies, processes and various ad-hoc tasks related to statutory reporting and external compliance
• Coordinating the preparation of local financial statements in accordance with DK GAAP together with our outsourcing services provider
• Support to foreign subsidiaries in meeting statutory requirements in cooperation with specialist in the respective countries and monitoring compliance in regions

You can look forward to a job in a multi-cultural organisation with tight deadlines and a friendly, fun, informal tone of voice.

We know you have a life outside of work which is why we offer a range of benefits that allow you to plan your life accordingly. We strive to promote a lifestyle that meets your individual needs while also enabling you to be fully engaged at work.

You have:

• Experience within an international auditing firm or have worked at a similar position in a global organisation.
• Experience with implementing, working and optimising financial risk and controls frameworks from an operational perspective
• Experience with planning and executing group audits
• Vast insights into process validation and the ability to obtain an overview of complex situations 
• Knowledge with preparing financial statements in accordance with the DKGAAP
• As a minimum a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (HD Regnskab) or a relevant master’s degree
• Ability to speak and write profound English.
• Advanced user skills in Excel, but also familiarity with PowerPoint
• Knowledge with Imperio is an advantage
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with different people in a global organisation
• The ability to keep calm in hectic situations and being able to deliver within tight deadlines is important.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply – the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

Build a better world

FLSmidth helps build societies all over the world by contributing to the infrastructure needed for global economic growth. It is a big responsibility, and we are committed to driving productivity while minimising environmental impact. To achieve this, your skills, your curiosity, and your drive for change are important. Together, we create a collaborative, safe and supportive environment in which to discover ways to build a better future.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals please.

About FLSmidth
FLSmidth is an international engineering company with an annual turnover of approx. EUR 2.8 bn. We are the world’s leading supplier of plants, machinery, services and spare parts to mining industry. To maintain our market-leading position, we invest massively in technological innovation, R&D and training of our 7,000 employees worldwide. For further information on FLSmidth business and services, visit www.flsmidth.com.