Ambu A/S is currently looking for a Director, Parent & EMEA Accounting!

Ambu’s Parent & EMEA Accounting team has been on a journey moving transactional accounting tasks to our Shared Service Center in Malaysia.

The next phase of this journey involves streamlining accounting processes and controls across Parent & EMEA Accounting, leveraging our dedicated people across multiple locations who are working with the newly introduced IMPERO system, the ERP suite and front-end reporting systems.

You will work in close partnership with our Financial Shared Services and other relevant global functions.

Additionally, this role involves leading and developing a multi-location team of finance managers and other finance professionals to achieve the operational objectives and drive the strategic agenda.

Your main responsibilities will include:

INTERNAL CONTROLS, AUDITORS & FINANCIAL REPORTING

• Review team workpapers to ensure high-quality, consistency, and well-documented submissions. Ensure timely resolution of any issues raised.
• Champion a strong control environment, ensuring processes are robust and efficient, while working to streamline documentation across the teams.
• Oversee and lead the preparation of statutory accounts and other regulatory filings in line with applicable rules in Parent & EMEA entities.

BUSINESS SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL INSIGHT

• Support the team in providing insights on Operational and Capital Expenditures to enable informed decision-making.
• Plan and drive budgeting, reporting, and forecast process across relevant business areas and global support functions in accordance with the guidelines set by Global FP&A and Strategic Finance.

PROCESS EFFICIENCY

• Continuously identify opportunities to streamline & harmonize processes and existing operation model in collaboration with your teams and financial shared services.
• Develop, and implement accounting guidelines, procedures, and standards pertaining to Parent & EMEA Accounting.

LEADERSHIP

• Lead and develop a robust multi-location team of finance managers to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and understand the importance of fostering a collaborative team environment striving for continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Payroll team responsible for payroll operations in multiple of countries.

You will also:

• Own the Share-based payment (IFRS 2) accounting cycle, working together with People & Culture and Global Tax.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on GDPR, HCP, environmental reporting, and other relevant regulations, including the bookkeeping act, to ensure adherence to statutory requirements.

Suggested candidate profile

Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you have/are:

• Strong experience in accounting, with proven ability to manage complex financial reporting and compliance in a multinational environment.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Excellent people skills, with proven ability to build informal relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate effectively across all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for ensuring accuracy and possessing strong analytical skills.
• Ability to set, coach, motivate, and develop a team.
• Relevant education in accounting, e.g., cand.merc.aud, HD-R, or equivalent.
• Results-driven mindset with a “can-do” attitude and proven ability to deliver under pressure.
• Exposure to accounting across the value chain is an advantage as the Parent Company spans across functional activities in R&D, Distribution, Marketing & Sales.

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.