Finance Manager

Quantum Foundry Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 850,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Health insurance

Good pension scheme

Job summary

Quantum Foundry Copenhagen is seeking a Finance Manager to build a robust, scalable finance function and support strategic ambitions in Copenhagen. This hands-on role blends financial operations, reporting and business partnering with process and control development.

You will work with management, budget owners and external partners to provide reliable financial insights and enable informed decisions, contributing to growth from R&D to manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of finance, accounting or controlling experience.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and reporting.
• Experience in project-based or R&D manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close and timely management reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning and variance analysis.
• Oversee accounting operations, VAT and payroll-related activities.
• Develop financial processes, internal controls and approval flows.
• Improve use of Business Central and related finance systems.
• Support budget owners with cost management and investment cases.
• Coordinate auditors, accountants, tax advisers and external partners.
• Contribute financial insight to management and board materials.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Financial control

Management reporting

English proficiency

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Manager who will be instrumental in establishing and developing a robust, scalable finance function that enables Quantum Foundry Copenhagen to achieve its strategic ambitions.

Do you want to be part of pioneering quantum computing in the heart of Copenhagen? Quantum Foundry Copenhagen, owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF), is dedicated to developing next‑generation quantum computing processor technologies.

Our mission is to establish a foundry capable of manufacturing quantum processor units (QPUs) using novel methods that meet the extreme requirements for purity, precision, and scalability required to unlock the full potential of quantum computing. As we continue to grow, you will play a key role in building the financial foundation that supports our journey from pioneering research and development to world‑class manufacturing capabilities.

About us

Our company is part of a vibrant and growing Danish quantum ecosystem, and we collaborate closely with world‑leading researchers at Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP www.nqcp.ku.dk) based at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The NQCP programme is designed to facilitate and drive research and innovations at multiple levels from developing materials and quantum processor technologies through solutions for the quantum‑classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications.

In close collaboration with NQCP and international partners, we aim to pioneer chip‑based fabrication and packaging methods for state‑of‑the‑art quantum processors.

Join our team

As our Finance Manager, you will help build and run a robust, scalable finance function for Quantum Foundry Copenhagen. This is a hands‑on role combining financial operations, reporting and business partnering with the development of processes, controls and systems.

You will work closely with management, budget owners and external finance partners, providing reliable financial insight and helping the organisation make informed decisions.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing the monthly close and preparing timely management reporting
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning and variance analysis
• Overseeing accounting operations, payments, expenses, VAT and payroll‑related finance activities
• Developing financial processes, internal controls and approval flows
• Improving the use of Business Central and related finance systems
• Supporting budget owners with cost management, procurement and investment cases
• Coordinating auditors, accountants, tax advisers and other external partners
• Contributing financial insight to management and board materials

Professional and Personal Qualifications

You are structured, accurate and action‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership. You enjoy working hands‑on, improving how things are done and building finance capabilities in a fast‑growing organisation.

Your qualifications and experience may include:

• A relevant degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration
• At least five years of relevant finance, accounting or controlling experience
• Strong knowledge of management reporting, budgeting and financial control
• Experience from a growing, project‑based, R&D, manufacturing or technology organisation
• Experience with Business Central or a similar ERP system is required
• Strong stakeholder‑management and communication skills
• Professional fluency in English; Danish is an advantage

We offer

Joining Quantum Foundry Copenhagen, you will become part of a collaborative, hands‑on and results‑oriented Operations Team responsible for supporting the organization’s day‑to‑day business and long‑term effectiveness. The Operations team brings together expertise across Procurement, People & Organization, Office Management, and Data IT & Management, working closely to ensure strong processes, operational excellence, and sound business support. We value efficiency and teamwork, and foster an environment where colleagues actively contribute to the shared mission.

Benefits include generous vacation time, health insurance, a good pension scheme, and a chance to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team.

Employment is contingent upon security clearance.