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Finance Controller - Manufacturing &… at Bang & Olufsen · Struer…
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Job Description
Do you thrive at the intersection of finance, manufacturing, and business transformation? Are you motivated by turning complex operational data into actionable financial insights? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future finance setup of a global luxury brand as we transform our ERP landscape?
As Finance Controller - Manufacturing & Transformation, you will join the Finance & ESG Controlling team in Struer, Denmark, taking ownership of inventory, product costing, and manufacturing controlling while driving the transformation of critical finance processes and systems. You will work closely with Operations, Factory teams, Business Controlling, and IT to ensure robust financial performance. Your expertise will support both day-to-day controlling activities and strategic initiatives, including the transition to a new ERP system.
Key responsibilities
Own and continuously develop financial controlling of inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS).
Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including provisions and write-down calculations.
Maintain and improve standard costing models and production overhead calculations.
Analyse standard-to-actual cost variances and translate findings into meaningful business actions.
Take responsibility for manufacturing and factory controlling, providing insights into operational performance and efficiency.
Drive simplification, standardisation, and automation of inventory and costing processes.
Support the ERP transformation journey, ensuring Finance requirements, controls, and reporting needs are embedded in the future solution.
What you bring
You are an analytical finance professional with strong experience in manufacturing environments and a passion for continuous improvement. You combine solid controlling expertise with the ability to challenge existing ways of working and drive transformation across processes, systems, and stakeholders.
Moreover, you bring:
Experience within manufacturing finance, cost controlling, financial controlling, or a similar role in an international organisation.
Strong knowledge of inventory valuation, product costing, COGS controlling, and manufacturing finance principles.
A strong understanding of financial controlling and accounting principles, preferably within an IFRS environment.
Experience with improving, standardising, and automating finance processes.
Strong ERP knowledge, ideally including SAP and/or Dynamics 365, with ERP implementation or transformation experience considered an advantage.
A collaborative and business-oriented mindset with the ability to engage stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Factory, and IT.
What we offer
You will become part of a highly collaborative finance organisation where business partnership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence are central to how we work. In this role, you will work closely with Financial Controllers, Business Controllers, Factory Management, Global Business Services, Operations, and IT, gaining a unique opportunity to influence both financial performance and major business transformation initiatives.
With around 1,200 employees from over 55 countries, Bang & Olufsen is an agile, inclusive company where flexibility, open communication, and mutual respect are part of our culture. For more than 100 years, we have created luxury audio products that combine beautiful sound, timeless design, and unrivalled craftsmanship. Our headquarters in Struer, Denmark, alongside our international offices, showcases our commitment to innovation in delivering unforgettable audio experiences.
Compensation: Comprehensive salary and benefits package
Location: Struer, Denmark
Start date: As soon as possible
Travel: Limited travel required
How to apply
Submit your CV and application in English by pressing the ‘Apply’ button. Applications are assessed continuously, so please apply as soon as possible and no later than 8 November 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible; this advert could close before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
At Bang & Olufsen, we hire based on merit and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please focus your application on your skills, experience, and qualifications and refrain from including personal information such as photographs. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you see potential in yourself, even without meeting every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact our Senior TA Consultant, Antoniya Petkov, at antp@bang-olufsen.dk . Please do not send your CV and application directly via email, as these will not be taken into consideration.
Read more about our recruitment process and explore your career opportunities within Bang & Olufsen here.