Senior Director Head of FP&A Finance (mfd)

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Cologne - Germany

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Shape a global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) agenda for green growth

Join NKTs newly established Transmission business unit and lead the FP&A agenda that powers the green this senior role you will design harmonize and elevate financial planning budgeting forecasting and performance management across sites to drive profitability and operational excellence. Youll set robust management reporting standards strengthen visibility on revenue margins cash and strategic initiatives and champion digitalization through BI and ERP alignment. With NKTs new business structure there are significant opportunities for growthmaking this a pivotal time to join a global purposedriven company. Do you want to set the standard for datadriven value creation in a global business

Lead and harmonize FP&A across Transmission unit

You will head FP&A for the Transmission business unit guiding a team of 1012 professionals to deliver bestinclass budgeting forecasting financial modelling and performance insights. You will standardize processes create robust management reporting frameworks and align methodologies across sites. You will introduce BI upgrades optimize accounting processes and build business cases that support sustainable growth. As an inclusive peoplecentered leader you translate complex data into clear narratives and actionable recommendations integrating strategic thinking with handson execution and fostering continuous development.

Your responsibility will be to:

  • Oversee annual budgeting capacity and capital planning and cost management
  • Facilitate monthly and quarterly forecasting of revenue costs margins cash flow and initiatives
  • Build dashboards KPIs and scorecards to enhance accountability and insight
  • Harmonize FP&A processes templates timelines and controls across sites
  • Own CAPEX governance and the metal management framework aligned with Treasurys hedging strategy

You will report to the SVP Transmission Finance and lead a crosssite FP&A team. Location: Cologne (DE) or Copenhagen (DK). Travel approx. 1x/month between Karlskrona (SE) and Cologne (DE).

Inclusive strategic finance leader and coach

You are an inclusive peoplecentered leader who creates trust and clarity. Comfortable advising senior stakeholders you translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate clearly across cultures. You thrive in interactive settings combine strategic thinking with practical execution and champion continuous improvement. With integrity and steadiness you guide teams through transformation bringing a collaborative resultsoriented mindset and a handson cando approach when needed.

You also have:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field
  • 1015 years of progressive FP&A/corporate finance experience
  • Advanced financial modeling skills and extensive knowledge of Excel
  • Proficiency with BI tools (e.g. Power BI QlikView) and ERP (SAP Oracle NetSuite)
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing FP&A teams across sites
  • Preferred: Knowledge of German local GAAP

Empower global decisions with datadriven insights

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply even if you dont tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.
You will join a collaborative international team with strong exposure to senior leadership ample scope to shape processes and systems and clear opportunities for career development. Grow your skills in financial strategy BI/automation and crossfunctional collaboration while building an aligned FP&A operating model across locationsall while contributing to a purposedriven business accelerating the green transition.

As a leader Im looking for someone who can combine strategic vision with handson execution. This role is pivotal in shaping our FP&A function during an exciting period of growth and transformation. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy building processes that drive real impact youll find this opportunity both challenging and rewarding. says Hiring Manager Purin Chen.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously but we recommend you apply no later than December 21st of 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist at . Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs manufactures and installs low- medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891 NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.


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