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The role combines technical control work, balance sheet reconciliations, consolidation and eliminations, with ownership of a growing set of tax and trade compliance obligations spanning packaging tax, EU and global VAT and customs duties.\nThe Financial Controller is responsible both for meeting these obligations accurately and on time, and for building the processes, controls and automation that make them repeatable as the business scales. The role sits within an AI-first function focused on operational excellence, so we are looking for someone with a strong digital mindset and a proactive approach to using AI and automation tools to enhance reporting and improve efficiency.\nThis is a hands-on role, instrumental in ensuring financial accuracy and supporting Tekla's profitability and growth objectives. Reporting to the Finance Director and working closely with the Accounting Manager, the Financial Controller will also contribute to a range of ad hoc financial projects and initiatives across the function.\nThis is a full-time position based in our open-plan, curated office in Copenhagen.\nKey responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: \nFinancial Controlling & Reporting\nDesign, implement and manage the group's balance sheet reconciliations, including building standardised templates and processes across multiple entities\nPrepare the monthly and year-end group consolidation, including intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation and consolidated reporting packs\nEnsure the general ledger is supported by complete, reviewed and documented reconciliations in every period. While taking a hands-on approach to booking journals and ad hoc analysis.\nTax & Trade Compliance\nOwn end-to-end packaging tax obligations, including data capture, calculation and filing\nPerform compliance reviews over packaging tax, taking a proactive approach as Tekla's global footprint grows\nAnalyse customs and import duties, covering tariff classification, country of origin, preferential rates and duty paid versus duty due, and identify recovery and savings opportunities\nFinancial Analysis & Performance\nMonitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance metrics\nPerform variance and accuracy analyses to validate forecasts, budgets, and data integrity, encouraging transparency and accountability\nInvestigate material variances and implement process improvements that enhance forecasting precision and analytical rigour\nProvide insightful financial analysis to support business planning, cost efficiencies and strategic priorities\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives\nProcess Improvement & Automation\nDrive continuous improvement by leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance financial processes, systems, and reporting tools\nSupport the automation programme within the accounting team, including Intrastat and VAT reporting\nReview and implement continual improvements in Business Central, including VAT code configuration, VAT statements and financial reports\nStrengthen documentation and controls across all owned processes so they are auditable and transferable\nWe'd love to hear from you if you are / have: \nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field\nStrong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards and tax regulations\nDemonstrable experience of group consolidation and intercompany eliminations in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment\nStrong working knowledge of global VAT and sales tax concepts\nExposure to packaging tax regimes is an advantage\nExperience designing and operating a balance sheet reconciliation control framework\nConfident ERP user, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central\nDemonstrable experience using AI tools such as Claude to optimise and automate financial processes and reporting, for example building reporting dashboards, automating reconciliation and compliance workflows, or analysing large transactional data sets\nAdvanced Excel skills and comfort working with large transactional data sets\nExperience from a high-growth business within fashion, textiles or luxury consumer goods is an advantage\nAn entrepreneurial mindset with strong interpersonal skills\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English\nApplications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis, with the aim of the successful candidate joining us as soon as 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