Senior Finance Business Partner

Do you want to play a key role in guiding senior leaders shaping financial performance and making an impact across COWIs international business At COWI we are focused on pushing the boundaries of engineering science and design to create lasting impact worldwide.

Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To further strengthen COWIs international collaboration and activities within our foreign executing units (EUX) we are seeking a Senior Finance Business this role you will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders role model COWIs values and safeguard compliance while driving financial performance across regions. You will be an integral part of our finance organization comprising approximately 250 employees who ensure the financial backbone of COWI. The role reports to the Head of Business Finance UK and International Bjrn Stterstrm and your work location will be from our headquarters in Lyngby.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Advise business Senior Vice President and Managing Directors in Korea Singapore Oman and Germany on performance forecasts budgets KPIs and risks and opportunities
• Ensure financial transparency and accurate financials
• Partner with relevant stakeholders in the business and in partnering functions to ensure efficient and effective collaboration
• Ensure a holistic approach to compliance and integration of all regions of international activities into COWIs framework
• Ensure a holistic approach to finance support in the EXU including all finance employees

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to thrive in this role is that you are motivated by collaborating closely with senior leaders helping them make sound decisions through clear financial insights. You feel comfortable balancing performance goals with compliance needs and youre at ease navigating different cultures and a variety of stakeholders in an international setting.

On top of that you will have:

• Degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field (masters degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years experience in senior finance business partnering or leadership roles
• Proven ability to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape and build strong partnerships
• Strong intercultural understanding and experience working in international environments
• Excellent analytical skills business acumen and courage to influence decision-making
• Collaborative individual with integrity purpose and a strategic mindset

A place to work and so much more

At COWI we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity and sometimes even our diligence to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you at work and at home

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region the UK North America and India we are currently more than 7400 people who bring their knowledge in engineering architecture energy and environment into play.

Got more questions

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer please reach out to Senior Global TA Specialist Mette Gutte at or Head of Business Finance UK and international Bjrn Stterstrm at

Before you apply

All you need to include in your application is your CV no photo or application letter. At an interview you can tell us everything we need to know about why youre interested in joining COWI. As for the photo we prefer to form our first impression in person rather than from a picture.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI inclusion is key.

We aim to create a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.