Finance Manager

About WhiteCrow We are global talent research, insight, and sourcing specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client’s in-house talent acquisition teams. About our client Our client is a global leader in sustainable climate solutions, helping reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency across commercial, industrial, residential, and refrigeration sectors. They tackle global challenges like climate change and energy demand through innovations in low-impact refrigerants and efficient heating, cooling, and cold chain systems. With 18,000 employees across 40+ countries, they combine global reach with local expertise. Backed by over 200 million installations, their industry-leading brands deliver reliable, scalable solutions. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability makes them a trusted partner worldwide. As a Finance Manager, you will be responsible for... Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes; Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and variance analyses; Providing insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making; Analysing business performance, trends, and key drivers (revenue, costs, margins, cash flow); Partnering with business leaders to improve financial performance and cost efficiency; Financial Control & Reporting: Ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; Approving monthly Financial Statements in US GAAP ; Preparing statutory financial statements in accordance with Danish GAAP and IFRS (if applicable) for Statutory Financial Audit ( each year around November); Maintaining the general ledger and ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions; Overseeing and approving reconciliations (balance sheet, bank, intercompany accounts, etc.); Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies; Maintaining documentation and audit trails for all financial activities;Tax & Compliance (SKAT): Ensuring compliance with Danish tax regulations (corporate tax, VAT, payroll taxes); Reviewing VAT returns and other required filings with SKAT (Danish Tax Agency); Coordinating corporate income tax reporting with external advisors; Monitoring changes in Danish tax legislation and assess business impact; Ensuring compliance with transfer pricing requirements and documentation; Managing communication and correspondence with SKAT authorities; Audit & External Reporting: Acting as primary contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit process; Coordinating audit schedules and preparing where needed, documentation, and responses to audit queries; Ensuring timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of recommendations; Coordinating with internal audit (if applicable/ needed); Ensuring statutory filings are completed with Danish authorities (e.g., Danish Business Authority – Erhvervsstyrelsen) ( usual deadline is 30th of March for prior Fiscal year) Administrative & Regulatory Responsibilities: Managing company digital mail system (e-Boks) and ensure timely handling of official correspondence as well as related business partners ( invoices to be forwarded to responsible AP partner, compliance requests, etc); Overseeing compliance with local statutory requirements and filings; Maintaining relationships with banks, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities; Ensuring proper corporate governance documentation and filings; Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Monitoring and managing cash flow, liquidity, and working capital; Optimizing cash management processes and approve forecasting; Overseeing banking relationships and approvals; Managing intercompany funding and vendor related payments; Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Leading and developing the local finance team (if applicable); Collaborating with global finance and regional teams; Acting as a strategic business partner to local leadership; What you already have... Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; 5–10+ years of experience in FP&A, Financial Controlling, or similar roles; Experience managing audits and financial reporting; Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, IndustriOS). Preferred qualifications and experience: Experience with Danish accounting standards and tax regulations is a plus. Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred;