Head of Finance Business Partnering

NKT, a leading cable manufacturer headquartered in Denmark, is looking for a Head of Finance Business Partnering to join our Global finance leadership team. You will play a key role in shaping financial strategy and performance across all Global Functions—including Technology—while leading a team of experienced controllers. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment where your insights and leadership will directly impact business decisions and financial outcomes.

What can you expect from the position?

As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will be the main finance stakeholder for all Global Function heads. You will lead financial planning and reporting processes (FTE, OPEX, CAPEX), drive standardization across finance policies, and identify performance improvement levers. You will also:

• Develop a highly competent, engaged, and well-reputed finance department known for its high level of expertise and strong business acumen.
• Provide strategic, data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Lead and develop a team of 6 finance professionals.
• Ensure accurate monthly reporting, forecasting, and financial governance.
• Collaborate closely with senior and executive stakeholders across functions.
• Lead planning and forecast processes (Budgets, quarterly forecasts, and ad hoc requests).
• Ensure strong link to corporate functions with proactive engagement to enable smooth business activities.

What do we expect from the candidate?

We are looking for a strategic finance leader with strong business acumen and people management skills. You should have:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of financial experience, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Solid background in business controlling, accounting, and operational finance.
• Experience working in international environments and with ERP systems (SAP, OneStream, BW).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English.

What do we offer you in return?

At NKT, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive performance and innovation. We offer a workplace where your expertise matters and your development is supported. You’ll enjoy:

• A key leadership role in a Global finance team.
• Opportunities to influence strategic decisions and drive change.
• Private health insurance.
• Additional paid holidays (4 days).
• Hybrid work model and flexible hours.

Salary range for this position is from 5300 Eur to 6500 Eur Gross. 

Contact and application

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here! Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Kevin Strack at kevin.strack@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com