Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller

Join Oterra in making natural food and beverages easy, for a sustainable and healthy world.
Headquartered in Denmark, with production sites in Europe, Latin America, and the US, we’re a passionate team of over 1,400 team members of 48 nationalities in 27 countries worldwide, serving 120 markets globally. As the leading worldwide provider of natural colors, we offer food and beverage manufacturers an alternative to artificial colors. Food and health are at the heart of everything we do, and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time.

Meet your new team!
We are looking for a talented Group Financial Controller to join our growing Group Controlling team. Based in our Global Headquarters in Hørsholm, Denmark, you’ll join a dedicated group of finance professionals who ensure Oterra’s financial accuracy, compliance, and transparency across all regions. We work closely with colleagues worldwide, consolidating financial results, driving process improvements, and delivering the insights that fuel our company’s growth.

What would your role look like?
As a Group Financial Controller, you will play a vital role in Oterra’s financial reporting and governance. You will manage group consolidation, elimination, and IFRS compliance, as well as oversee internal control testing and contribute to M&A integrations. This is a high-exposure role, working with senior leadership, the Audit Committee, and finance teams globally to ensure the integrity of Oterra’s financial results.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, including consolidation, elimination, and preparation of management and statutory reports.
• Prepare consolidated P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, plus key reconciliations (e.g., equity).
• Manage consolidation and PPA entities, ensuring accurate postings and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of internal reporting processes and centralization to our shared service center.
• Advise on IFRS accounting issues and prepare technical memos for management, Audit Committee, and auditors.
• Prepare selected management and board reports, and contribute to Audit Committee materials.
• Drive faster and more efficient close processes, and participate in automation of consolidated reporting.
• Manage selected audit areas, including documentation for key accounting estimates and judgments.
• Support onboarding of acquisitions to Oterra’s financial guidelines and systems.
• Define, implement, and test internal controls across the group.
• Build strong relationships with finance managers globally to identify improvement opportunities beyond monthly controlling.

Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional who thrives in a global, fast-paced environment. You excel at turning complex data into clear insights, and you’re eager to contribute to continuous improvements in processes and reporting. You’re confident working across cultures and building trust with stakeholders at all levels.

Experience and skills required:

Must-haves:

• Master’s or diploma degree in finance, auditing, or accounting.
• 2–3+ years’ experience in similar roles in an internal finance organization, ideally combined with Big 4 audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience with consolidated financial statements.
• Experience with M&A activities and integration.
• Proficiency with consolidation tools (SAP Group Reporting or SAP BPC preferred).
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across geographies.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in process automation and financial digitalization.
• Experience in manufacturing or multinational companies.

What can we offer?
We can offer an exciting opportunity in an ambitious organization where commitment is strong, and we work with purpose to improve our processes and results. We have an informal tone and place high value on teamwork, collaboration, and transparency.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Continuous learning and career progression opportunities.
• Central location in Hørsholm with free onsite parking.
• Social workplace with Friday breakfasts, monthly Friday bars, and activities such as DHL Run and sports days.
• Employee discounts on a range of attractions and products.

Further information and application
We would love to know more about you and your motivation for this job! Please send us a CV in English as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Michael Grue, Head of Finance Transition at Michael.grue@oterra.com.

Please note that we will be working with a continuous selection process, which means we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidate. So don’t delay — send us your application today.

Start: As soon as possible, considering notice period.