Student Financial Controller

Do you thrive in a dynamic, start-up environment where you will dive into diverse tasks and projects within Finance? Are you eager to help drive the green transition in energy trading? If so, you might be the perfect candidate to join our Finance team!

We are looking for a Student Financial Controller to join our expanding Finance team – Asset Management. In this role, you will engage in a wide variety of Finance related tasks – from our daily interactions with counterparties, to invoicing and controlling, and monitoring our liquidity and collaterals; all with a strong focus on efficient and automated processes.

Be part of our growth journey in Asset Management

In 2022, we established a dedicated Asset Management (AM) team at our headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark, with a bold mission: to help drive the green transition by making renewable energy investments bankable and attractive. Specializing in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), we support renewable energy owners and producers in optimizing revenues, mitigating risks, and securing stable returns. Today, we are +20 people across the entire value chain in Asset Management, which spans from IT and Data Science to portfolio and contract managers.

You will join our Finance team, currently consisting of an experienced Financial Controller, and play a key role in shaping the team during this early phase of our growth journey. We will provide you with a thorough introduction to our business and organization, ensuring you feel well-equipped to take ownership of your responsibilities. Through a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, you can expect a steep learning curve and a broad exposure to the Finance domain.

The position is part-time with approx. 15 hours a week. You will get flexibility to structure your workdays to fit studies and exam periods to maintain a great work-life balance.

Responsibilities - you will:

Take an active part in the Finance team by handling daily operations, invoicing and invoice settlements which is in a large extend automated processes
Assist in liquidity and collateral management tasks in close collaboration with colleagues
Assist in the reporting and annual close processes
Perform controlling tasks of existing and new counterparties
Improve and develop new processes and procedures, e.g., daily operations and financial reports
Execute on ad hoc projects and tasks within the Finance team

Qualifications – we imagine that you:

Are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree within Finance, Accounting, Economics, Financial Management, or similar
Preferably have Finance and/or business-related experience, but it is not a requirement
Are fluent in English, both written and verbal

Personal skills – we expect that you:

Are detail-oriented with a structured work approach
Take initiative, are eager to learn and get the job done no matter the size of tasks
Have a can-do attitude and dare to take on responsibility
Have a curious and open mindset towards different tasks and challenges
Have effective communication skills and are open in sharing opinion and knowledge
Are a team player who will do what is best for the team and InCommodities

What you can expect from us:

A steep learning curve with a great balance of responsibility, autonomy and sparring
The opportunity to develop both professionally and personally
Exceptional colleagues who are bold, honest, ambitious, and the smartest in their field
A unique company culture where we live up to our values: Honesty, Transparency, and Rethink, and where you do not have to abide by a dress code or a strict hierarchy, so you will not be frustrated with too many rules, policies, or bureaucratic processes

At InCommodities – Asset Management (AM), we embody a startup mindset. Our culture is deeply entrepreneurial, seeking people who thrive in dynamic environments with constant change and a strong focus on continuous improvements.

We operate with a flat organizational structure, fostering autonomy, enabling fast and distributed decision-making processes and encouraging open communication. This approach ensures that innovative ideas can swiftly turn into impactful actions, driving our growth and success.

We value responsibility, initiative and flexibility to exceed defined job descriptions. This ensures that everyone contributes meaningfully and takes ownership which is crucial for driving our growth and adaptability in the start-up phase of our AM organization.

A people-first culture

We value a strong social community with collaboration and teambuilding. The work culture is relaxed; you don’t have to abide by a dress code or a strict hierarchy, so you won’t be frustrated with too many rules, policies, or bureaucratic processes.

Our core values - honesty, transparency, and rethinking - are fundamental to how we engage with each other. Without honesty and transparency, we can't build trust, and trust among team members is the foundation of effective relationships and collaboration, ultimately for achieving better outcomes together. And as for rethinking, it’s deeply rooted in our DNA, pushing us to challenge status quo and continuously develop and innovate.

In other words, InCommodities is not your average workplace – it’s awesome.

An inclusive workplace

Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative culture makes InCommodities an exciting place to grow your career. We are dedicated to creating a diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Practical details

Application deadline:

As soon as possible – we will review applications on an ongoing basis and close the position once we find the right match.

Apply now