VP, Head of Group Reporting

Would you like to be part of a robust Finance organisation with ambitious goals Do you have the ability to lead high-performing teams of technical specialists while ensuring effective collaboration across finance functions Can you distill complex financial data into clear actionable insights that strengthen transparency trust and financial integrity with senior and executive stakeholders Are you disciplined in delivering accurate timely and compliant reporting in accordance with Danish GAAP interpreted through IFRS If so this role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of solutions that address todays challenges and enable a better tomorrow.

Create solutions to enable a better tomorrow.

We are seeking a Vice President Head of Group Reporting to join our Group Finance team at our headquarters in this role you will lead the Group Reporting function which is responsible for consolidating monthly financial results from more than 50 reporting entities across the global COWI Group. You will manage and develop a team of six highly skilled specialists and deliver financial reporting and insights to COWIs Executive Management as well as to external stakeholders. As a member of the Group Finance leadership team you will collaborate closely with finance colleagues worldwide and report directly to the Senior Vice President Head of Group Finance.

Key responsibilities of the Group Reporting team and your role include:

• Own and deliver the Groups consolidated financial statements in compliance with RL and local regulatory requirements and proactively contribute to the annual report process for the COWI Group and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly quarterly and year-end financial consolidation across the Group managing reporting cycles effectively. Uphold compliance with consolidation principles and continuously seek ways to improve reporting processes timelines and data quality.
• Hold overall responsibility for the recurring financial reporting for the Group to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Drive high-quality insights that support the finance leadership team and executives.
• Ensure group-wide adherence to accounting policies and controls. Maintain COWIs Group accounting policies and provide training as needed. Support reporting and integration of M&A activities.
• Collaborate closely with People and Organisation colleagues to manage financial calculations forecasts and accruals for the Group bonus programme.
• Lead timely and accurate accounting financial controlling and reporting of Danish entities and related branches.

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

Success in this role requires eagerness to collaborate with colleagues partners and auditors. You thrive on the challenge of leading a team of specialists and fostering their continuous development through constructive feedback. You will dedicate your time both to leadership and to the operational execution of the teams responsibilities all the while developing strong relationships through respect and delivering on your promises. You remain open-minded continuously seeking new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that you will have:

• A masters degree in accounting auditing business administration or a related discipline
• Leadership experience either in a functional or people management capacity
• Strong background in financial management and accounting
• Excellt communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear and meaningful insights
• Fluency in English both written and spoken
• In-depth expertise in Danish GAAP (RL)

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 courage to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

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 Scandinavia the UK North America and India we are currently around 7400 professionals who bring their expertise in engineering architecture energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

• An engaging work environment with opportunities for professional growth
• The opportunity to contribute significantly to sustainability and business development efforts
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

Got more questions

If you have any questions about the role or what we offer please contact Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Mette Gutte at or Senior Vice President Head of Group Finance Malene Nyborg Kristensen at .

Get to know us even better at our website where you can learn more about our projects our strategy what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

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 are committed to creating 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.