Job ID: 24685 

Would you like to steer the strategic performance management agenda in Nordea Life & Pensions DK? 

We are now looking for a Head of Business Control who will enhance the link between Finance, Performance Management and Business, supporting profitable growth.

At Nordea, we’re committed to being a partner our customers and society can count on. Compliance and integrity go hand in hand. Joining us means you’ll have an impact on how we do banking – today and tomorrow. So bring your ideas, skills and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, grow and make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Business Control team, a team of 8 FTE’s who brings a diverse set of skills. The responsibilities includes driving the financial planning and forecasting processes, income- and cost controlling, management reporting and presentations to internal stakeholders, pension and risk product reporting expertise, finance change and process expertise. We add value by combining financial expertise and strategic thinking to drive effective financial planning, analysis, and decision-making within the Nordea Life & Pension organisation. 

The Head of Business Controlling plays a critical role in supporting the NLP DK CFO in shaping the financial strategy, ensuring strategic alignment, enabling effective decision-making, managing financial reporting risks and drive organisational success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide leadership and direction to the 8 FTE Business Control team, fostering collaboration, ownership, passion and courage.
• Internal and external stakeholder management by preparing- and communicating financial performance reporting to the customer responsible units in Nordea DK, partners, senior management and the Board.
• You wil be driving the performance management agenda in the NLP DK Finance organisation, taking lead on finance activities that supports that we meet the financial – and business targets.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, transparency and high quality of the financial operations in NLP DK.
• As an integral member of the Senior Financial Management Team, you will contribute to the strategic development and alignment of the Finance organisation. 

The role is based in Copenhagen at the Nordea Headquarter, Metro, next to DR Byen at Grønjordsvej 10, 2300 Copenhagen S. 

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.   

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Thrive in leading and motivating team members along with establishing a cooperative and coherent environment where the team is equipped to fulfil the tasks needed to adhere to the financial calendar and deliveries.
• Are capable of building good relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organisation to enhance active and agile partnering and progression of deliveries, and manage conflicting agendas if they occur.
• Have great abilities when it comes to prioritising and bring structure and effective organisation to ensure efficient facilitation of processes and ongoing tasks.
• Are drawn towards learning and actively engage in and shape the business you work in.
• Have a proactive and forward-looking mindset and a desire to challenge, shape and strengthen the ways of working and transform problems into opportunities to discover new solutions.

Your experience and background:  

• A track record of leading, coaching and guiding people through high demands in an efficient way whilst role modelling Nordea values and Leadership principles.
• Experience in influencing the thinking of senior management and banking leaders to create alignment, enhance decision-making and achieve results.
• Have a solid understanding of performance management and financials gained from working in either the Pension- or Banking sector in Denmark.
• Excellent communicator in Danish and English, both spoken and written 
• A relevant academic degree.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 14/07/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Mads Christian Arklint via mads.arklint@nordea.dk. 

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.