Senior Director

Shape a global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) agenda for green growthJoin NKT’s newly established Transmission business unit and lead the FP&A agenda that powers the green transition. In this senior role, you will design, harmonize, and elevate financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across sites to drive profitability and operational excellence. You’ll set robust management reporting standards, strengthen visibility on revenue, margins, cash, and strategic initiatives, and champion digitalization through BI and ERP alignment. With NKT’s new business structure, there are significant opportunities for growth—making this a pivotal time to join a global, purpose‑driven company. Do you want to set the standard for data‑driven value creation in a global business?Lead and harmonize FP&A across Transmission unitYou will head FP&A for the Transmission business unit, guiding a team of 10–12 professionals to deliver best‑in‑class budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance insights. You will standardize processes, create robust management reporting frameworks, and align methodologies across sites. You will introduce BI upgrades, optimize accounting processes, and build business cases that support sustainable growth. As an inclusive, people‑centered leader, you translate complex data into clear narratives and actionable recommendations, integrating strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and fostering continuous development.Your responsibility will be to:Oversee annual budgeting, capacity and capital planning, and cost managementFacilitate monthly and quarterly forecasting of revenue, costs, margins, cash flow, and initiativesBuild dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards to enhance accountability and insightHarmonize FP&A processes, templates, timelines, and controls across sitesOwn CAPEX governance and the metal management framework aligned with Treasury’s hedging strategyYou will report to the SVP, Transmission Finance and lead a cross‑site FP&A team. Location: Cologne (DE) or Copenhagen (DK). Travel approx. 1x/month between Karlskrona (SE) and Cologne (DE).Inclusive strategic finance leader and coachYou are an inclusive, people‑centered leader who creates trust and clarity. Comfortable advising senior stakeholders, you translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate clearly across cultures. You thrive in interactive settings, combine strategic thinking with practical execution, and champion continuous improvement. With integrity and steadiness, you guide teams through transformation, bringing a collaborative, results‑oriented mindset and a hands‑on, can‑do approach when needed.You also have:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field10–15 years of progressive FP&A/corporate finance experienceAdvanced financial modeling skills and extensive knowledge of ExcelProficiency with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, QlikView) and ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)Demonstrated experience leading and developing FP&A teams across sitesPreferred: Knowledge of German local GAAPEmpower global decisions with data‑driven insightsNKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.You will join a collaborative international team with strong exposure to senior leadership, ample scope to shape processes and systems, and clear opportunities for career development. Grow your skills in financial strategy, BI/automation, and cross‑functional collaboration while building an aligned FP&A operating model across locations—all while contributing to a purpose‑driven business accelerating the green transition."As a leader, I’m looking for someone who can combine strategic vision with hands‑on execution. This role is pivotal in shaping our FP&A function during an exciting period of growth and transformation. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy building processes that drive real impact, you’ll find this opportunity both challenging and rewarding." says Hiring Manager, Purin Chen.Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors  We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than December 21st of . Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist at . Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.Be a Connector of the green tomorrow #LI-KS1#LI-Hybrid