Senior Project Manager Business Finance Controlling & Cost Management

Are you a results-driven Senior Project Manager with a passion for Process Excellence and operational financial controlling Do you thrive on leading initiatives that standardize and optimize cost management processes including controlling accruals and periodization while embedding Lean principles and rigorous operational controls

Join Trygs Strategy Execution team and become a key driver of our Target Operating Model transformation within the CFO office. You will lead critical projects focused on elevating process excellence in business finance controlling and cost management across the Nordic region ensuring standardized efficient and high-quality financial operations.

If you are motivated by operational rigor combined with strategic impact and enjoy working at the intersection of Lean-driven process excellence and financial control this opportunity is made for you.

About the job Senior Project Manager Business Finance Controlling & Cost Management

As Senior Project Manager within Trygs Strategy Execution team under the CFO office you will champion the standardization and operational excellence of cost management processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading theoptimization and standardization of cost management activities including controlling accruals periodization and related financial operational controls.
• Drivingprocess excellence initiatives grounded in Lean methodologiesto optimize and automate workflows enhance financial governance and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Partnering closely with Operational Financial Controlling Finance Accounting Business Units and IT to design and embed best-in-class financial processes.
• Overseeing robust project governance risk management and stakeholder engagement to deliver transformation projects on time and with excellence.
• Facilitating change management training and adoption efforts to embed new ways of working tools and control frameworks across Trygs Nordic finance organization.
• Mentoring and advising teams within the Strategy Execution portfolio to foster a culture of continuous improvement operational discipline and precision in financial controlling.

Location: Copenhagen with ongoing collaboration across Nordic offices and occasional travel.

About you Experienced Senior Project Manager passionate about Lean-driven Process Excellence & Operational Financial Controlling

You bring 5 years of experience driving finance transformations with a strong focus on Lean-based process excellence and operational financial controlling. You understand the critical importance of accurate timely cost management and thrive in implementing standardized controls and workflows in complex environments.

Ideal qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Project Manager with 5 years delivering finance programs focused on process excellence cost controlling accruals periodization and operational financial controlling activities.
• Formal training or certification in Lean methodologies or equivalent continuous improvement frameworks.
• Expertise in standardizing finance operating models with hands-on experience bringing automation and governance improvements.
• Strong collaborator and influencer with proven ability to engage senior leaders and operational teams to drive change across multiple functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and fluency in one Scandinavian language (Danish Swedish or Norwegian).
• Academic background in Finance Business Economics or related fields blending analytical capability with operational acumen.
• A structured meticulous and proactive leader driven by achieving sustainable finance operational excellence.

You are a clear communicator an inspiring leader and have an analytical mindset. You take ownership work in a structured and proactive way and are motivated by creating a lasting impact.

About us A Nordic leader in insurance

Tryg is one of the largest insurance companies in the Nordic region known for robust financial governance and commitment to innovation. Our journey towards digital and strategic transformation includes building a best-in-class finance function rooted in Lean-driven process excellence and operational controlling. Join us and be instrumental in elevating our financial operations to new heights.

Curious Join us in shaping the future

Ready to grow your career and make an impactPleasesend your application and CV no later than August 28. We encourage you not to attach a photo to your CV.

We invite relevant candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis so pleasesubmityour application today. Once the right candidate has been found the recruitment process will be closed.

For questions about the role contact Claus Michael Svendsen Head of Strategy Execution at .

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1