Job Description

Danfoss Commercial Compressors is seeking a strategic product line Controller to lead financial management for a dynamic, international business unit generating over 500 million EUR in annual revenue.

 

Based in Lyon France area, this key leadership role is responsible for financial stewardship, performance management, and strategic decision support.

 

The successful candidate will be a core member of the product line leadership team, driving business results through insightful analysis, robust financial controls, and proactive business partnering across all functions.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Business Partnership

Serve as a trusted finance partner to product line leadership, contributing to strategic planning, resource allocation and investment decisions Lead and coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and perspective planning process Translate complex financial data into actionable insights to support commercial, operational and innovation strategies

Performance management & reporting

Ensure accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting Analyze performance trends, risks and opportunities across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow Drive performance improvement initiatives in collaboration with Operations, R&D, quality, procurement and sales teams

Controlling & Governance

Oversea financial control frameworks across multiple global manufacturing sites Lead a team of factory controllers, ensuring consistency and compliance with group policies, internal controls and local financial practices

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach and develop a geographically diverse controlling team Forster a high-performance culture and support continuous development Background & Skills Academic background in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or an equivalent field. 10+ years of working experience in finance/controlling, including global manufacturing environment Proven leadership experience managing multi-site finance teams Strong business acumen and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system Paid vacation Flexible working hours Possibility to work remotely Pension plan Personal insurance Communication package Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups State of the art virtual work environment Employee Referral Program

 

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.