12/11/2026
People, Culture & Communications POL-Kraków Payroll Financial Controller (Danish scope) We are a food company owned by Danish farmers supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we’re more than 23,000 colleagues.
Danish Crown Global Business Services (GBS) in Krakow is a key part of Danish Crown’s transformation journey. We strive to be a trusted partner to the business by providing scale and standardized, efficient and effective services, thereby achieving the strategic goals of the business.
GBS and its three Centers of Excellence act as the Group Digital Transformation engine for Finance, Procurement, and Master data. Our Operational teams provide global services for Finance, Procurement, Master data, HR, and IT with the ambition to further move up the value chain and expand its service portfolio.
Passion is our protein, and by supporting each other every step of the way - from high potential programs and sustainability certifications to embracing diversity - we’re moving towards the same goal.
Better food. Brighter future
Payroll Financial Controller As a Payroll Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of payroll-related financial processes for our Danish operations. You will be responsible for payroll reconciliations, statutory reporting, compliance activities and financial controls, ensuring that payroll data is accurate, compliant and properly reflected in financial reporting.
Working closely with Payroll, Finance and local Danish stakeholders, you will act as a trusted expert on payroll controls and reporting processes while supporting audits, reporting obligations and day-to-day governance activities. This is a highly analytical role where you will help ensure operational excellence and strong financial control within Danish payroll processes.
Area Of Responsibility As a Payroll Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of payroll-related financial processes for our Danish operations. You will be responsible for payroll reconciliations, statutory reporting, compliance activities and financial controls, ensuring that payroll data is accurate, compliant and properly reflected in financial reporting.
Working closely with Payroll, Finance and local Danish stakeholders, you will act as a trusted expert on payroll controls and reporting processes while supporting audits, reporting obligations and day-to-day governance activities. This is a highly analytical role where you will help ensure operational excellence and strong financial control within Danish payroll processes.
More Specifically, You Will Payroll Controlling & Reconciliations
Perform payroll-related reconciliations between payroll, finance and statutory reporting systems
Investigate discrepancies and drive timely resolution of payroll control issues
Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet and P&L accounts
Validate payroll postings and financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness
Support month-end and year-end payroll control activities
Statutory Reporting & Compliance
Prepare and validate payroll-related statutory reporting for Danish authorities
Perform controls related to payroll taxes, labour market contributions and other statutory obligations
Handle reporting and reconciliation activities related to e-Indkomst and other regulatory platforms
Ensure compliance with Danish payroll legislation and internal control requirements
Maintain documentation supporting compliance and reporting activities
Audit & Governance
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to payroll-related requests
Maintain control evidence, process documentation and audit trails
Identify risks and control gaps and support corrective actions where needed
Ensure payroll processes follow established governance and compliance standards
Payroll Programs & Administration
Support administration of payroll-related grants, subsidies, reimbursements and special payroll programs
Validate supporting documentation and reporting requirements connected to public funding schemes
Coordinate payroll-related financial activities with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Payroll, Finance and local Danish teams
Act as a subject matter expert within payroll controlling and reporting processes
Support process transitions and knowledge transfer activities within the GBS organisation
Provide guidance and expertise on payroll controls, reporting and compliance requirements
Who are you? You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional who enjoys working at the intersection of Payroll, Finance and Compliance. You have a strong control mindset, take ownership of your responsibilities and are comfortable working with complex data and regulatory requirements.
You build strong relationships with stakeholders, communicate effectively across functions and are able to balance accuracy with efficiency. You are proactive in identifying issues, investigating root causes and driving resolutions while maintaining a high level of quality and compliance.
You Have
Experience within Payroll Controlling, Payroll Finance, Payroll Compliance, Accounting or a similar field
Experience working with Danish payroll processes, legislation and statutory reporting requirements
Solid understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations and financial controls
Experience supporting audits and compliance-related activities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Professional proficiency in English
Educational background
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
Relevant certifications within Payroll, Finance or Accounting are considered an advantage
Nice To Have
Experience with Danish payroll reporting platforms, including e-Indkomst
Knowledge of Danish tax and labour market reporting processes
Experience from an international organisation or shared services environment
Danish language skills.
What do we offer?
Private medical care together with dental care
Edenred lunch card
Flexible working hours (50% home, 50% office)
Hybrid working model
Life insurance
MyBenefit and multisport program
2 additional holiday days benefits
Events, integrations for employees
Payroll Financial Controller (Danish scope) (Kraków, PL, 31-155) – pracodawca: Danish Crown Global Business Services
Danish Crown to doskonały pracodawca, który oferuje wyjątkowe możliwości rozwoju kariery w dynamicznym środowisku Krakowa. Nasza kultura pracy opiera się na współpracy i wsparciu, co pozwala pracownikom na rozwijanie swoich umiejętności w obszarze HR oraz automatyzacji procesów. Oferujemy atrakcyjne benefity, takie jak prywatna opieka medyczna, elastyczne godziny pracy oraz programy sportowe, co sprawia, że jesteśmy idealnym miejscem dla osób poszukujących satysfakcjonującej i znaczącej pracy.
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