Finance Director, Group Reporting & Accounting Leader

EUROPEAN SEARCH COMPANY; København; Hybrid; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Finance Director, Group Finance Reporting & Accounting, to lead the Group FRA function in Copenhagen. The role oversees monthly/annual reporting, accounting controls, and tax responsibilities across the group with tight governance and collaboration with global finance teams.

Based in Copenhagen with four days on-site, you will lead a five-person team, drive process improvements, and partner with senior stakeholders including Corporate Finance, Legal, and Audit

Qualifications

• Cand.merc.aud. or equivalent finance/accounting background.
• Significant experience in auditing, group reporting, accounting or similar finance leadership.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, statutory reporting, technical accounting, tax, controls and compliance.
• Experience leading or guiding experienced finance professionals.
• Ability to communicate clearly with top management, Business Finance, Legal, P&O, auditors and external partners.
• Fluency in English and Danish or another Scandinavian language.

Responsibilities

• Lead group reporting, statutory reporting, accounting, controls and tax-related activities for the group.
• Manage a team of five finance professionals and oversee FRA function and statutory reporting for legal entities.
• Ensure financial controls, compliance processes, and accounting policies are current and effective.
• Provide leadership, priorities, guidance and trust-based management to the team.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Business Finance, Legal, and external partners; drive process optimization and automation.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

English and Danish fluency

Education

Cand.merc.aud.

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Finance Director, Group Finance Reporting & Accounting, to lead the Group FRA function in Copenhagen. The role oversees monthly/annual reporting, accounting controls, and tax responsibilities across the group with tight governance and collaboration with global finance teams.

Based in Copenhagen with four days on-site, you will lead a five-person team, drive process improvements, and partner with senior stakeholders including Corporate Finance, Legal, and Audit