Controlling Manager

Join DFDS as the Manager of the Finance Controllers Team in the Finance Center of Excellence. You will oversee controlling processes, internal controls, and ensure high quality, timeliness and accuracy. You will work closely with various departments to optimise end‑to‑end processes and improve productivity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Controllers team, ensuring operational excellence and high internal controls compliance standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in service delivery, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to create value.
• Oversee financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline the controlling function and enhance productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations while managing risks and controls effectively.
• Develop and coach the team, promoting professional growth and high performance through continuous assessment and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit or a related field.
• Solid professional background in Controlling.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing teams.
• Ability to drive change at both the strategic and tactical levels, with exceptional collaboration skills and a value‑driven mindset.
• Experience in managing high‑performing teams and leading transformational/improvement projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting, with a proven track record in process optimisation and improvement.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Benefits & Culture

• Scandinavian work culture: equality, teamwork, open communication and work‑life balance.
• Central office location: Modern workspace in the GLOBIS building at Rondo Kaponiera, just 10 minutes from Dworzec Główny.
• Hybrid work model.
• Benefits: Private medical care (Luxmed), MyBenefit/Multisport, Multi.life platform.
• Growth & development: Access to internal training programmes, course funding and internal career opportunities.
• Engaging company culture: Team social time, weekly office activities, company events, Sport Division, Charity Division and DFDS Music Band.
• Unique benefit: Free travel on our ships!

Join the movement and grow with us. We offer training courses to support your development.

About DFDS

DFDS operates a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 full‑time employees. We move goods by ferry, road and rail, and offer complementary transport and logistics solutions. We also transport cars and foot passengers on short‑sea and overnight ferry routes. Founded in 1866, DFDS is headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.

Be part of DFDS and help drive change together.

To apply, send your CV as soon as possible; we are eager to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.