Finance Director
Description
Are you an experienced finance professional who combines strong financial expertise with commercial understanding and a hands-on approach? Would you like to play a key role in the continued development of a successful Danish fashion company?
We are looking for a Finance Director on behalf of Billi Bi.
Billi Bi is a well-established Danish footwear brand with roots dating back to 1936. Known for its contemporary designs, quality and craftsmanship, the brand has built a strong position in the fashion industry, with an international presence. The business operates across wholesale, retail and e-commerce, combining a strong heritage with a commercial focus and ambitions for continued development. Billi Bi offers an informal and collaborative working environment with short decision-making processes and close interaction across the organisation.
Billi Bi is based in Kokkedal, Denmark, where the company's headquarters and central warehouse for e-commerce and wholesale operations are located.
The position
A broad and influential role combining financial management, leadership and strategic involvement.
As Finance Director, you will play a central role in the business, working closely with senior management to support financial and commercial decisions.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the business, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls. You will also contribute to improving financial processes, strengthening financial insights and supporting the continued development of the business. The position includes leadership responsibility for Finance, Warehouse and Omnichannel Customer Care.
Your profile
Ideally, you are an experienced and well-rounded finance professional who combines a hands-on, pragmatic approach with strong commercial understanding and the ability to think strategically. You enjoy working closely with the business, contributing to both day-to-day operations and its continued development.
Your qualifications and experience preferably include:
- Experience from a small or medium-sized company, preferably within the fashion industry and with international operations
- Solid experience in budgeting, financial reporting and preparing annual financial statements for audit
- Good knowledge of Danish employment legislation, including the Holiday Act and Salaried Employees Act
- Experience with VAT reporting related to imports and exports
- The ability to develop, streamline and enhance the efficiency of finance processes and operations
- Fluency in Danish and English, both written and spoken
Experience with AI tools and an interest in identifying opportunities to apply AI within the finance function would be an advantage.
Your personality is a key factor
You are proactive, adaptable and well-organised, with a curious mindset and a natural drive to challenge established ways of working and explore new opportunities. You combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and take initiative to turn ideas into action. You build strong relationships across the organisation and are confident in challenging decisions when necessary. You thrive in an informal working environment with a flat hierarchy, where flexibility, collaboration and a good sense of humour are valued.
Interested?
If you see yourself in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV via the link. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out – we are happy to provide further details.