At Accell Group, we’re not just building bikes— we’re creating experiences that move the world forward. Our mission? To craft the joy of cycling. Our ambition? Riding together to win. We’re a team that believes in: Take ownership: We deliver on our promises, continuously learn and improve, and take initiative with follow-through. One Team: We value transparent feedback, respect everyone’s input, and celebrate success together. Passion and Quality: We put our customers first, never compromise on quality or safety, and always go the extra mile. Location: Odense, Denmark (Hybrid – mainly from the office) Contract Type: Permanent, full-time What’s the job all about? We are looking for a proactive Business Controller to lead our local finance team in Odense and bridge between day-to-day operations and our global finance structure. This role combines hands-on controlling, people leadership, and strategic business support, ensuring our local processes are structured, compliant, and delivering the insights our leaders need. You will work closely with Finance Manager, and act as a key contact point between the Danish finance function and group-level stakeholders. What will your day-to-day responsibilities involve? In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for: Financial Leadership & Control Lead the Danish finance team, ensuring effective collaboration and a structured approach to tasks. Oversee month-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Manage and prepare local budgets and forecasts, aligning with group requirements. Drive cash flow forecasting and reporting. Reporting & Analysis Consolidate and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual results (Local and Onestream). Prepare and present Management Decks for leadership reviews. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to all departments to support decision-making. Analyse and update excessive stock reports. Ensure all Power BI local finance reports are accurate and up to date (in coordination with the Data team). Compliance & Audit Ensure compliance with Danish bookkeeping and tax regulations. Manage annual audit preparation and liaise with auditors. Maintain and update transfer pricing documentation and tax reporting. Operational Tasks Approve monthly salaries for multiple entities. Make decisions on AR go/no-go cases. Approve and control payments. Act as PR Tool Owner for the local finance systems. Team Support & Development Provide guidance, training, and support to the local team. Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the department. Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a data-driven, strategic thinker who enjoys problem-solving and working with senior stakeholders. If you have the following qualifications, we’d love to hear from you: 3–5 years’ experience in controlling, preferably with exposure to both accounting and FP&A. Proven experience with month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities. Solid understanding of Danish bookkeeping and tax compliance. Leadership skills and experience in making financial decisions within a team. Fluent in Danish and English. Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Ready to roll? If you’re up for the challenge, Apply today! About Us Accell Group manufactures and sells bicycles, bike parts, and accessories. We are the European market leader in e-bikes and the second largest in bike parts and accessories, with many leading European bicycle brands under one roof. Well-known bicycle brands in our portfolio include Haibike, Winora, Ghost, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe, and Carqon. XLC is our brand for bike parts and accessories. At Accell Group, we believe in creating innovative solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of our valued customers. As a leading player in the e-bikes and the second-largest provider of bicycle parts and accessories, our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do. We foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent from all backgrounds is valued and supported. Our global team of approximately 3,000 employees across 18 countries works together to deliver premier products and services to clients in more than 80 countries worldwide. At Accell Group, our culture is driven by innovation, teamwork, and respect, offering challenging and rewarding opportunities for everyone who joins us.
