Finance Manager

About the Role We are seeking a Finance Manager (fixed-term 2 years) based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with a flexible hybrid working setup. You will oversee all financial operations in Denmark, combining FP&A with robust financial control, compliance and statutory reporting. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports business decision-making, maintains compliance with Danish regulations (including SKAT), and manages administrative duties such as e-Boks, tax filings and audit coordination.

What You'll Do

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes; prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts and variance analyses; provide insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic decision-making; analyse business performance, trends, and key drivers (revenue, costs, margins, cash flow); partner with business leaders to improve financial performance and cost efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; approve monthly Financial Statements in US GAAP; prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with Danish GAAP and IFRS (if applicable) for Statutory Financial Audit (each year around November); maintain the general ledger and ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions; oversee and approve reconciliations (balance sheet, bank, intercompany accounts, etc.); ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies; maintain documentation and audit trails for all financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with Danish tax regulations (corporate tax, VAT, payroll taxes); review VAT returns and other required filings with SKAT (Danish Tax Agency); coordinate corporate income tax reporting with external advisors; monitor changes in Danish tax legislation and assess business impact; ensure compliance with transfer pricing requirements and documentation; manage communication and correspondence with SKAT authorities.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit process; coordinate audit schedules and prepare where needed, documentation, and responses to audit queries; ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of recommendations; coordinate with internal audit (if applicable/ needed); ensure statutory filings are completed with Danish authorities (e.g., Danish Business Authority – Erhvervsstyrelsen) (usual deadline is 30th of March for prior Fiscal year).
• Administrative & Regulatory Responsibilities: manage company digital mail system (e-Boks) and ensure timely handling of official correspondence as well as related business partners (invoices to be forwarded to responsible AP partner, compliance requests, etc); oversee compliance with local statutory requirements and filings; maintain relationships with banks, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities; ensure proper corporate governance documentation and filings.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management: monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital; optimize cash management processes and approve forecasting; oversee banking relationships and approvals; manage intercompany funding and vendor related payments.
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management: lead and develop the local finance team (if applicable); collaborate with global finance and regional teams; act as a strategic business partner to local leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
• 5–10+ years of experience in FP&A, Financial Controlling, or similar roles;
• Experience managing audits and financial reporting;
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills;
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, IndustriOS).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Danish accounting standards and tax regulations is a plus;
• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent) preferred.