Head of FP&A and Strategic Finance

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and Strategic Finance

Are you ready to lead and inspire the FP&A function at Carlsberg? This is an opportunity to drive strategic impact, develop a high-performing team, and present insights at the highest executive levels.

The Head of FP&A will report to the VP Business Planning and Analysis, working closely with ExCom, Regional CFO’s and the Group CFO. 

What you’ll be doing

As Head of FP&A and Strategic Finance, you will lead an FP&A Team to: 

• Demonstrate big-picture thinking and storytelling, presenting findings with clarity and impact. 

• Deliver comprehensive analytics and insights that present an impartial view of business risks and opportunities, enabling informed choices for immediate actions as well as long-term strategies.  

• Distill key messages and insights from complex data to guide executive decisions. 

• Lead and develop the FP&A team, fostering higher-level thinking and strong leadership skills.  Promote skill development within the team to achieve multinational standards.  

• Partner with Finance Transformation for continuous improvement in processes to drive simplification, speed and standardization. 

• Lead the financial component of key strategic projects, including some M&A initiatives, bringing both financial and strategic acumen. 

What we’re looking for

Professional background and qualifications should cover:

• Significant experience in the finance function (10- 15 years), preferably within large multinational organizations. 
• Strong FP&A skills with a focus on business strategy and financial performance. 

• Preference for candidates with comprehensive experience in business partnering, financial reporting, cost management, and FP&A, as well as exposure to various markets, regions, organizational levels, and stakeholder management. 

• Proven ability to interpret complex data sets and a talent for extracting key messages. 

• Strategic mindset and an ability to use data to drive strategic decision-making at the most senior level. 

• Excellent communication skills in English, with demonstrated executive presence. 

• Strong leadership and team development skills. 

• Exposure to strategic projects, including M&A, is highly beneficial. 

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company. We believe that each employee drives their own seat in designing their career path and we fully support them endeavouring to create as many development opportunities as possible through internal promotions, Short / Long Time Assignments (STA/LTA), and horizontal moves within different markets.

All of this is taking place in culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

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If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Unlimited soft and coffee drinks in the office
• Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
• Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen
• Opportunities to have fun together during regular Friday bars with alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.
• Being part of a company with an enormous heritage and a strong connection with Denmark’s Capital City

At Carlsberg, we pride ourselves on being Purpose-led and Performance focused in everything we do. Our diverse perspectives, unique abilities, and experiences don’t just shape our Performance, they make us who we are across the Group.

With so many iconic brands, we know our differences are what make us stand out. And while we are different, we are unified by our shared Purpose: Carlsberg should be a force for good, dedicated to brewing for a better today and tomorrow.

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications. To help ensure a smooth recruitment process, we kindly ask that all application documents be submitted in English.

The deadline for applying is the 9th of March. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.