Finance Team Lead

Aalborg , Danmark

At Aalborg Energie Technik A/S, we've spent nearly three decades turning biomass into reliable, clean energy. We develop, sell, design, procure, install, commission, and service complete wood-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plants ranging from 25 to 170 MW.

At the heart of every solution we deliver is our advanced biomass-fired steam boiler technology, engineered to perform reliably and sustainably, together with the equipment that supports it end to end.

Behind this work stands a dedicated team of around 100 people across Denmark and Poland, combining deep engineering expertise with a shared commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

About the position

We're looking for an experienced Finance Team Lead to head our local Finance Department.

As the highest-ranking finance professional on-site, you'll take full ownership of local financial execution- accounting, month-end closings, and controlling, banking, corporate funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, journal entries, and month-end/year-end close in line with Danish statutory requirements and Group accounting policies
• Handle accounts payable/receivable, invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor/customer reconciliations
• Prepare VAT returns, Intrastat filings, and other statutory reports, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in alignment with Danish GAAP and Group reporting standards
• Assist with payroll accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis, and liaise with auditors, banks, tax advisors, and statutory bodies as needed
• Drive process improvements and internal controls, and collaborate with project execution, procurement, and sales teams on cost tracking
• Monitor project financials- tracking costs, budgets, and milestones against plan, and provide regular status updates, invoicing support, and profitability tracking to project managers and management

What We're Looking For

• Several years of experience in a senior finance role (Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, or Finance Manager)
• Proven or emerging leadership skills, with a talent for mentoring and developing a team
• Solid grasp of accounting principles, financial controlling, and reporting standards
• Comfortable balancing local operational needs with Group Finance expectations
• Strong ERP, financial systems, and Excel skills
• Fluent in English and Danish
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a strong sense of ownership

If you're looking for a role where you can truly make an impact, combining hands-on financial expertise with real leadership responsibility, we'd love to hear from you!