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Financial Controller

Penneo A/S.com

Office

Copenhagen

Full Time

Who Are We Looking For?

We are now hiring a Financial Controller to oversee our financial operations from daily bookkeeping and financial reporting to annual accounts and regulatory compliance. 

You will report to our Revenue Manager and have our awesome Accounting, People & Culture, Data team and Automation team as your closest collaborators.

The position is full-time, based in Copenhagen. 

What Would Be Your Responsibilities?

  • Lead and work close with our accountant with day-to-day financial operations, including daily bookkeeping, accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, and preparing accruals.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports together with the Revenue Manager
  • Co-manage the year-end closing process and external audit.
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls across all business functions.
  • Provide financial consultation and support to other departments.

What Makes You A Great Match?

We believe that the following are essential for becoming successful in this role, and it’s the basis upon which we assess candidates. However, we acknowledge that talent takes many forms, and we would still like to hear from you, even if you don't match all the points below.

We Expect You To:

  • We imagine you have a financial background, such as an HD(R) or equivalent..
  • You should have 2–5 years of experience from a comparable position or possess auditing experience
  • You have knowledge of IFRS and the Danish Financial Statements Act.
  • Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets, e-conomic, and Younium is highly preferred.
  • Attention to detail, critical thinking, can do-attitude
  • Fluent in both written and spoken Danish and English.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment
  • Learning & development opportunities
  • Centrally located office, with company lunch & gym facilities
  • Pension scheme & private health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 30 days of vacation per year
  • IT equipment of your choice
  • Company events and team activities
  • Employee referral program

How Will This Role Progress?

  • It’s important to us to be as transparent as possible and to allow you to level expectations for the role. Therefore, we share our impact description in advance.
  • During the 1st month, you will:  
  • Get to know the team and build relationships.
  • Familiarize yourself with systems and processes.
  • Gain insight into daily financial operations.
  • Take operational ownership of ongoing financial tasks.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports 
  • Play a key role in the year-end closing and audit process.
  • Contribute strategically to the finance function to create smarter workflows that create long-term value.
Within 3 months, you will: Within 6 months, you will:  

About Our Interview Process

We know that going through a recruitment process can be pretty demanding sometimes, so we want you to know what to expect:

  • Meeting the Hiring Manager online
  • Ability and personality test at home
  • In-office collaboration session with two team members
  • Closing talk with the Hiring Manager

All of our interviews can be conducted remotely, scheduled via email and Google Meet for audio/video calls if you prefer.
Best of success with your application!

Financial Controller

Office

Copenhagen

Full Time

October 17, 2025

PenneoHQ