Senior Finance Controller, WTE

Job title:

Senior Finance Controller, WTE

Company:

Grundfos

Job description

At Grundfos, we are driven by a powerful purpose: to solve the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people everywhere. As a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, we set the standard in innovation, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.Now, we’re looking for a Senior Finance Controller to join our Water Treatment Engineering (WTE) team and help shape the future of finance at Grundfos.What You’ll DoAs a Senior Finance Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring financial compliance, driving process optimization, and delivering accurate and timely reporting across our global operations. You will be the go-to expert for finance controlling and accounting matters, supporting both performance units and legal entities.Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading monthly and year-end reporting in line with Grundfos GAAP and local statutory requirements.
• Managing relationships with statutory outsourcing partners and external auditors.
• Delivering accurate performance reporting at unit and profit center levels.
• Driving harmonization, automation, and simplification of global finance processes.
• Supporting compliance excellence and internal control improvements.
• Developing and mentoring finance teams to master Grundfos GAAP and systems like SAP, Cognos, and PMA.

• Owner of balance sheets
• Owner of cost allocations
• Ensure optimal control environment at legal entity level
• Drive efficient company structure and capital structure with Tax and Treasury
• Drive efficient performance unit / profit center structure
• Manage collections in close collaboration with strategic credit managers
• Act as a Company Secretary
• Be main contact to local authorities, local auditors and local outsourcing partner

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field – or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in financial controlling, ideally in a multinational or complex organizational setup.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Grundfos and local), statutory reporting, and audit processes.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for process improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functions and geographies.

Why Join Grundfos?

• Purpose-driven work: Contribute to solving global water and climate challenges.
• Global impact: Be part of a company with operations in over 60 countries.
• Innovation culture: Work with cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking teams.
• Career growth: Access to learning, development, and international career opportunities.
• Sustainability leadership: Join a company recognized for its commitment to the planet and people.

Apply nowStartPlease wait…Information at a GlanceJob detailsWorkplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)Job Location: Bologna, Bologna, ItalyContract Type: Full-TimeEmployment Type: RegularAbout GrundfosGrundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.An inclusive teamWe believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.Join our Talent CommunityIf you want to stay updated on all career opportunities, please join our Talent Community!Here you can create a job alert to receive updates about job opportunities that match your interest.Grundfos values

Expected salary

Location

Bologna

Job date

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 05:36:53 GMT

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