Lead financial excellence across the Nordics – and shape the future of the Controlling function

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to make a real impact? On behalf of HARIBO Nordic, we are looking for a Nordic Head of Controlling to drive financial performance, lead transformation and partner with senior leadership across Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway.

The role

Based in Vallensbæk, you'll report to the Nordic CFO and lead a team of 5 controllers + 1 student worker, covering both commercial and production/operational controlling across 4 Nordic sales entities and the company’s Danish production site.

Your mission: Transform Controlling into a trusted strategic partner through excellence in people, systems and processes – while supporting the ambitious Nordic growth strategy.

You'll be hands-on in the short term, stabilising operations after recent SAP implementation and re-establishing transparency. You'll be strategic in the medium term, optimising workflows, strengthening Sales Controlling (Gross-to-Net forecasting) and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Your impact

• Act as strategic business partner to HARIBO Nordic's CCO, CFO and COO.
• Drive financial performance monitoring and commercial opportunity identification.
• Lead decision-making on product launches, customer contracts, CAPEX and operational efficiency.
• Deliver management reporting, budgeting, KPIs and performance analytics.
• Spearhead cross-functional projects and finance-led change initiatives.
• Shape your own work environment by leading improvements in controlling processes, data/systems, tools and organisation.

Your profile

Must-have:

• Master's degree in finance, accounting or related field
• Extensive experience in commercial + production/operational controlling (FMCG or B2B production preferred)
• Strong financial statement expertise and solid accounting fundamentals
• Proven track record leading cross-country projects and change management
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams
• SAP (CO) and advanced Excel skills
• Fluent English.

Nice-to-have: Nordic multi-country experience

Who you are

You're analytically sharp yet pragmatic – equally comfortable with strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You balance a change-oriented drive with patience, knowing transformation takes time.

As a people leader, you're approachable, empathetic and empowering. You build trust across all levels, translate complex data into clear insights and influence effectively without authority.

Why HARIBO?

Genuine career acceleration: High visibility as part of the Nordic leadership team for a complex, integrated organisation – with proven development opportunities extending beyond the Nordics into an internationally successful group.

Expansion of your leadership profile: Work closely with leadership possessing complementary skills (consulting background vs. finance specialist), broadening your strategic toolkit and executive presence.

Real autonomy: The freedom to drive meaningful change and build the Controlling function you envision – from workflows and systems to team structure and stakeholder engagement.

Ready to lead change? Apply today with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit via the link below.

Questions? Reach out to Recruitment Director Gitte Hjortskov Larsen at ghlarsen@basico.dk

About the Company

HARIBO is the world's leading gummy and liquorice brand with approximately 8,500 employees in 26 countries. HARIBO’s strength lies in quality, innovation and the courage to pursue new paths.

You will become part of a successful family business with traditional values that is growing internationally at a faster pace than ever before. HARIBO believes in long-term employee relationships, a good work-life balance, training and sharing in the company's success. They do everything to support their employees – every day.

Their unique success is based on the company's team spirit as a close-knit HARIBO family. The company gives employees responsibility and freedom, so they can always make the best decisions. When it comes to business, they focus on long-term success, where quality is their highest priority and they keep their promises.