Finance Manager

Do you want to lead a central finance function and help drive the development of Finance for the future at SOS International?

As Finance Manager, Finance Mobility Denmark you will be responsible for a central finance function delivering to both Denmark and Norway. You will lead a competent team consisting of three Financial Controllers, a Financial Assistant and two Team Managers for Cost Control. In addition, you will hold a central position in the local management in Aarhus.

You will become a trusted sparring partner on financial and business issues for the country head of Denmark and will report to the Head of Finance Mobility in Copenhagen. Thus you will play a key role in bridging local needs and the strategic initiatives that shape the future Finance function in SOS International. You must be able to move seamlessly between strategy and operations, between people and numbers, and between local responsibility and group-wide ambitions.

We are in the middle of a development journey with increased standardization, new workflows and the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. Here you will have the opportunity to set direction, develop people and translate strategic ambitions into practical solutions.

About the role

As Finance Manager you will have the overall responsibility for the finance function in Aarhus and the deliverables the team supports across Denmark and Norway.

You will become part of the local management team and will play a central role in the interaction between the business, Finance and the group’s strategic initiatives.

The role is both leadership and operational. You set direction, develop the team and create the necessary framework, but you also step in as a professional sparring partner and contribute to solving complex financial issues when the situation requires it.

Your areas of responsibility include, among others

• Leadership and development of the department’s employees and managers
• Responsible for accounting deliverables and financial reporting within the department’s remit
• Ensuring efficient processes, strong controls and high data quality
• Sparring with management on financial, operational and strategic decisions
• Participation in budget, forecast and performance processes
• Development and optimization of processes, workflows and system support
• Implementation of finance-related strategic initiatives in close collaboration with Group Finance
• Participation in the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Creation of coherence between the group’s strategic direction and the local reality
• The role involves collaboration across our locations, and some travel activity is therefore expected.

The leader we are looking for

We are not looking for the classical boss - we are looking for a leader who achieves results through people.

A leader who builds trust and following through presence, accessibility and professional credibility. A leader who listens before decisions are made, who sets a clear direction and creates clear frameworks, but who also has confidence in the competencies of employees and avoids unnecessary micromanagement.

You are motivated by developing employees and creating an environment where responsibility, engagement and collaboration go hand in hand with high professional ambitions. At the same time, you have the resilience to make decisions, manage complex stakeholders and lead necessary changes.

Who are you?

We imagine that you

• Have a relevant education in economics, accounting, auditing or finance
• Have experience in leading employees - preferably including leading managers
• Have solid experience in accounting, controlling or other financial governance
• Have strong business understanding and the ability to link financial insights with business decisions
• Thrive with both strategic and operational tasks
• Have experience with ERP, digitalization or major process changes - and are motivated to drive changes from decision to implementation
• Are a strong relational partner who can create results across the organization
• Communicate confidently in Danish and English

We offer

• A central leadership role with great influence on the development of Finance
• A strong and capable team with high professionalism
• Opportunity to shape significant strategic initiatives and transformation projects, including the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Close collaboration with both the local management and central finance functions
• An workplace in one of the Nordics’ largest aid organizations with a strong position in, among other things, road assistance and assistance
• New, modern premises in Aarhus with good facilities and easy access to public transport
• Flexible working conditions and attractive terms of employment as well as canteen, social events and other employee benefits
• An organization with high ambitions, short decision paths and a focus on development

Do you want to lead the Finance function in Aarhus?

Are you motivated to achieve results through people and combine leadership with strong financial expertise? And would you like to help ensure solid deliveries to both Denmark and Norway as well as translate strategic finance initiatives into solutions that work in practice?

We look forward to receiving your CV and a motivated application via the link “Apply for the job” - we are holding interviews on an ongoing basis, so feel free to apply today.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application deadline: October 20, 2026

Department: Olof Palmes Allé 18, 8200 Aarhus N 8200 Aarhus N

Location: Aarhus