Head of Financial Performance Management

Job title: Head of Financial Performance Management

Company: GEA


Job description: Are you ready to embrace an exciting challenge and make a significant impact? We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic colleague who wishes to develop and grow professionally. As the Head of Financial Performance Management, you will lead a talented team of five direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will be part of GEA Liquid & Powder Technologies, an ambitious division within the publicly listed GEA Group AG. The division has a global presence and achieved a total revenue of €1.7 billion in 2024.
GEA Group – Engineering for a better worldAt GEA, we provide cutting-edge equipment and project solutions to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries. With 18,000+ employees across 62 countries, we specialise in sustainable, efficient solutions that optimise production and reduce environmental impact.The Financial Performance Management team is located in Søborg, Copenhagen.Responsibilities / TasksWe Offer you:

• Leadership Development: Opportunities to enhance your leadership skills.
• Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and development to ad
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic, supportive and global environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.
• Impactful Role: Play a role in shaping the financial strategy and success of the Liquid & Powder Technologies division.

Your Profile / QualificationsYour responsibilities and tasks:

• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and develop a team of 5 direct reports, cultivating a high-performance culture and driving continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to elevate financial performance and support corporate initiatives.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Orchestrate and oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes within the division.
• Reporting: Provide timely and precise interpretations of financial information to the executive team.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal control systems to uphold financial integrity in all Division level reporting processes.
• Strategy Support: Offer strategic financial insights and recommendations to fuel business growth and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ad-hoc analysis: Prepare in-depth analysis to Division Board and BU Management.
• Year End closing and audit: Play a vital role in the year end closing activities and act as the main point of contact for the Division auditors

Your Profile and Qualifications:
We imagine that you bring:

• Master’s Degree in Finance & Accounting or similar
• 7+ years’ experience within the areas of business controlling, finance business partnering, financial planning, analysis and/or auditing
• Preferred leadership experience in managing a team of finance professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative mindset and networking skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in basic financial software
• Understanding of data models and data architecture
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage ambiguity and create clarity
• In general, attention to detail, preference for driving processes, and a “sense of urgency” mindset
• Being a Change agent: Having the urge to always look for improvements

Would you like to know more?
If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Vice President Controlling LPT Division Martin Zola at +45 60152025.Did we spark your interest?
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Expected salary:

Location: Danmark

Job date: Sun, 11 May 2025 06:41:33 GMT

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