Senior Finance Controller, WTE 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 Do** As 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. Information at a Glance **Job details** Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: Bologna, Bologna, Italy Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular