Product Group Controller

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Overview

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the future of finance and operations? We are seeking a dynamic Product Group Controller to join our global supply chain management team. This pivotal role combines responsibility for product group controlling with a leadership of local Kolding controlling activities.

As a key member of our team, you will champion innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and personal growth. You will play a central role in shaping our financial future and driving operational excellence in a global, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate costing updates (budget) for six operations sites as part of the financial wheel.
• Lead quarterly forecasting processes for all sites.
• Prepare, analyze, and follow up on Cost-Benefit Analyses (CBAs) to support supply chain optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with and drive local controllers in several countries to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Analyze financial performance and deliver actionable insights to management.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency in controlling activities.
• Manage and develop the local finance team (direct management of 5 people), ensuring their skills and roles remain relevant and valuable in a changing financial agenda.
• Stakeholder management: Build strong relationships with primarily internal stakeholders.
• Performance development tasks: Set objectives, monitor progress, and provide feedback.
• Support and drive the roll-out of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) across operations sites, including system implementation and change management.
• Apply factory financial tools such as standard cost and cost roll in a manufacturing environment.
• Participate actively in the Operations business Controller network, OBC, with an agenda to drive process alignment and the adoption of common tools across all sites.

About you:
We are looking for a Senior Product Group Controller who brings well-developed analytical abilities and a thoughtful, data-informed approach to decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and shows initiative in addressing challenges as they arise. A collaborative attitude is important, as this role involves working with colleagues across different teams and locations to support shared objectives.

We value individuals who communicate clearly, foster positive working relationships, and have experience guiding and supporting others in their professional growth. Familiarity with leading operational processes and a steady, solutions-oriented mindset are essential. Integrity, adaptability, and a focus on achieving results are also important qualities. Prior experience in a management role within operations or a related field is required.

What you know

• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrated drive and initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and locations.
• Experience in financial controlling, ideally within a product group or multi-site context.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and managing finance teams.
• Awareness of AI trends and a proactive approach to upskilling teams for future relevance.
• Management experience with a proven track record.
• In-depth knowledge of factory financial tools such as standard cost and cost roll.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365/D365) and digital transformation leadership.
• University degree or Graduate diploma in finance (or related field preferred).
• Willingness to travel 5–20 days per year.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Play a key role in shaping the financial future of our operations.
• Growth: Lead and develop a talented finance team, defining their future career paths.
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of finance transformation in the era of AI and digitalization.
• Collaboration: Work with diverse teams across multiple sites and countries.

Additional Information

• For more information, please contact:
  • Lars Fabricius, VP, Operations HFH & HT – ([email protected])  
  • Kenneth Rasmussen, BU Controller HFH & HT ([email protected])

How to Apply

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.

We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please send your application no later than August 3rd, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in one of the specified locations or have an established presence in these areas.

Our commitment to integrity
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

Please note that due to the summer holiday period, the recruitment process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we will ensure to keep candidates informed throughout the process.