Business Controller

About the job

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a real impact across a global organization?

We are on the lookout for a talented and driven Business Controller to be part of our ambitious and collaborative Finance team.

Your key responsibilities

As the Business Controller for Corporate Functions, you will take full ownership of financial oversight and end-to-end controlling across critical support areas, including IT, HR, Finance and Legal. You will primarily focus on IT, serving as a trusted Finance Business Partner to VP and EVP-level stakeholders.

• Own and lead controlling for the Corporate Functions – drive implementation, development, and execution of controlling activities
• Boost cost transparency – leverage tools like Power BI to develop clear, actionable insights that increase visibility and accountability
• Support monthly closing processes – ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Drive budgeting and forecasting for all corporate functions
• Conduct deep-dive financial analysis – identify opportunities and risks through benchmarking, trend analysis within IT and other functions
• Deliver strategic reporting – create high-impact reports and dashboards that support senior management in data-driven decision-making
• Handle ad hoc financial tasks

Ideal qualifications to succeed in the role

• Holds a master’s degree in finance or economics
• +4 years of proven work experience within related finance fields, such as controlling or business consulting; experience with IT controlling will be a strong advantage
• Experienced user of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint and with a natural flair for IT systems in general
• A solid understanding of ERP systems (e.g., D365) and experience using Power BI to turn data into insight

Who are you?

The ideal candidate is a proactive, result-driven finance professional who thrives on turning complexity into clarity. With a strong analytical mindset, you focus on driving performance and simplifying processes that create real value. You enjoy working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and excel at building strong relationships across teams and stakeholders—adapting your communication style to suit different audiences.

Finance department

You will be based in Hellerup, Denmark, and report to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and be part of a global Finance team of 40 skilled finance professionals with high dedication.

As a group function, the FP&A team is responsible for a wide range of activities that support the company’s financial steering—such as group wide planning processes, performance reporting, financial analysis, and planning & reporting platforms.

While your core responsibility will be IT controlling and business partnering towards your stakeholders in Corporate Functions, you will also be exposed to various cross-functional projects, tasks and strategic initiatives driven by the team.

At our core, we believe finance should be a driving force for smart decision-making and innovation.

What’s in it for you?

You will have the chance to work across functions and collaborate with international colleagues. We offer a dynamic, data-driven environment where continuous improvement, creativity, and having fun at work are just part of our everyday culture. A chance to be a part of great team of finance professionals, with focus on learning and developing

Caught your interest?

If you are interested in the position, please submit your CV. A cover letter is not required.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Due to the Easter holidays, our response time may be slightly longer than usual.

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us at Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. www.bavarian-nordic.com

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