Group Finance Manager and Project Controller

• Do you care for numbers and for life?

• Do you want to work in a diverse, global organisation with high aspirations?

• Do you have a degree in finance and great number crunching skills?

About the job

As Group Finance Manager and Project Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial health and operational effectiveness of Gehl. You will work across our group structure, which includes studios in Copenhagen, New York, San Francisco and other global project locations.

You will be responsible for both group-level financial consolidation and project-level financial oversight from the Copenhagen based projects, ensuring data-driven decision-making, financial compliance, and strategic insight that supports our leadership and project teams.

We work with Business Central, Eazyproject and PowerBi. 

Key Responsibilities

Group Finance:

• Drive monthly consolidation and reporting across entities

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process for the Gehl group

• Collaborate with the team in Copenhagen and New York and auditors in multiple jurisdictions

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies

• Deliver financial insights to management to support strategic decisions
  

Project Controlling:

• Support project managers with budget planning, monitoring, and financial reporting for Copenhagen based projects.

• Monitor and assist project profitability, invoicing, and cash flow

• Maintain project accounting systems and tools (EazyProject and Business Central)

• Proactively flag risks and support corrective action on underperforming projects

What we are looking for

• Degree in finance, accounting, business, or similar

• Strong communicative skills

• Able to work independently

• 3–5+ years of experience in financial and/or project controlling

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  Experience with international financial operations and group consolidation

• Familiarity with project-based businesses (consulting, architecture, engineering, etc.)

• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (Business Central, EazyProject and PowerBi)

• Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset

• Fluent in English (Danish is a plus)

Why join Gehl?

• Work in a purpose-driven company shaping better cities worldwide

• Join a collaborative and creative team in a dynamic, international environment

• Enjoy a central location in Copenhagen and flexible work practices

• Be part of a culture that values curiosity, care, and impact

About Gehl

Gehl is a global urban design and strategy consultancy with a strong focus on making cities more livable, sustainable, and equitable — always with people at the center. Headquartered in Copenhagen and with office in New York and San Fransico, we work across the globe with public, private, and philanthropic clients to turn urban vision into reality. We are app. 130 people world wide and has an annual turnover on app 135 Million DKK.

We are a multidisciplinary team of architects, urban designers, data analysts, strategists, and project managers. Our work combines deep human insight, design excellence, and a passion for sustainable transformation.