Business Controller – for international software company

You can join us from either Aarhus, Denmark or Bucharest, Romania

Drive financial excellence in international software projects. Be the trusted partner behind every successful delivery.

The job
As a Business Controller at Systematic, you will be involved in various customer projects in which you will have overall responsibility for project finances, including revenue entries, calculating project costs, managing balance sheet accounts and much more. You will be the main contact and sparring partner for Project Managers regarding the financial aspects of the various projects. 

Your key responsibilities

• Financial evaluation: Assessing prospective contracts and projects in close collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Project setup & reporting: Creating projects and preparing reports in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) project module.
• Ongoing project control: Managing revenue recognition, cost/time registrations, and invoicing.
• Forecasting & budgeting: Preparing forecasts, budgets, and phasing plans.
• Business partnering: Acting as a trusted sparring partner for Project Managers on all financial aspects of customer projects.
• Reconciliation: Aligning the project portfolio with the balance sheet.
• Process improvement: Identifying and implementing opportunities to optimise workflows.

In short, you will be responsible for your own project portfolio, analysing the profitability of both contracts and on-going projects, forecasting and general project controlling.

About the team
The position is based either at our office in Aarhus (Denmark) or in Bucharest (Romania), and falls under Systematic’s Global Business Service area. You will join our controlling team of nine highly skilled colleagues who are ready to provide professional sparring in an international work environment. 

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience: 2+ years in controlling, preferably in project controlling, though other controlling experience is equally valued.
• Systems know-how: Comfortable working with ERP and BI systems.
• Collaborative mindset: A true team player with excellent communication skills.
• Commercial and financial acumen: Strong ability to link financial insights to business impact.
• Clear communicator: Skilled at translating complex financial data into clear, actionable information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Driven and analytical: Highly motivated, responsible, and detail-oriented.
• Business partner approach: Enjoy working closely with the business and acting as a trusted sparring partner to project managers and finance colleagues alike.
• Global perspective: Fluent in English and confident working in an international environment.

Welcome to Systematic Aarhus
At our Aarhus office, you can look forward to joining our Employees Club, which offers nearly 100 events a year of both social and professional character. Here, you can take advantage of a range of on-site perks from physiotherapist-led massages and an in-house hairdresser to sports clubs, game tables and even our own padel court. Our canteen is a standout feature, serving a daily selection of delicious and healthy dishes. Beyond the office, you will also enjoy benefits like free ARoS +1 access and various shopping discounts.

Or welcome to Systematic Bucharest

Systematic Romania, the second-largest office with over 150 employees, is conveniently located near Piata Romana. You can start your day with a delicious breakfast in the canteen and choose the option to order fresh meals for lunch. Find daily fruits and beverages and step out onto the terrace for a breath of fresh air. The recreation room offers board games, foosball, and table tennis for some friendly competition, and we even provide office massage sessions to help you relax. Thanks to our Employees' Club, you can join exciting social events like karting, treasure hunts, and themed parties. Plus, getting here is easy with an indoor parking lot and public transport just around the corner.  

Never stop developing
Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1100 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong.  

Start your development here

We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact me via e-mail at Greta.Renner@systematic.com.

Get in touch

Greta Renner

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant