Finance Manager

Axcel; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcel Management A/S in Copenhagen seeks a Finance Manager to join the Finance and Accounting team. You will report to the CFO and work closely with colleagues in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

The role focuses on financial data from portfolio companies, annual reports, tax returns, and fund reporting, with opportunities to broaden responsibilities over time. A master’s degree in accounting and several years PE experience are preferred.

An interest in AI and technology is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting (e.g. cand.merc.aud) or related field.
• A few years of relevant experience, preferably from private equity or a similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with annual reports and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and present financial data from portfolio companies.
• Prepare fund reports and ensure accurate, timely delivery.
• Draft annual reports and tax returns for funds and support compliance, risk management, and investor relations.

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and explore an exciting opportunity for professional growth within private equity?

On behalf of the Northern European private equity firm Axcel Management A/S, Momentum Consulting is looking for a talented and ambitious Finance Manager to join the Finance and Accounting team at the office on Sankt Annæ Plads in Copenhagen.

Axcel - a dynamic workplace characterized by strong professional proficiency

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a leading Northern European private equity firm focused on mid-market and lower mid-market investments across four sectors: Technology, Business Services & Industrials, Healthcare, and Consumer. Operating from offices in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Frankfurt, Axcel combines more than 30 years of investment experience with a collaborative and structured approach to value creation.

Since its inception, Axcel has raised ten funds with more than €6.9 billion in committed capital from Nordic and international investors. The firm currently owns 28 companies and has completed 82 platform investments, more than 700 add-on acquisitions and 54 exits. Recent milestones include the closing of Axcel VIII, the eighth mid-market fund, at €2.1 billion, and Axcel Elevate I, a dedicated lower mid-market fund, at €459 million.

Axcel’s mission is to create lasting value through strategic guidance and specialized expertise, a mission in which you, as the Finance Manager, will play a pivotal role.

At Axcel, you will become part of a dedicated and ambitious team that actively supports and enriches the internal community. Reporting to the CFO, you will work closely with colleagues who value an enjoyable workplace culture, making it a pleasure to come to work every day.

For more information about Axcel, please visit axcel.com.

Responsibilities

Initially, your primary focus will be on core responsibilities within the finance function, including:

• Collecting, processing, and presenting financial data from portfolio companies
• Communicating and reporting data transparently and understandably for both internal and external stakeholders
• Bookkeeping and performing quarterly reconciliations and closing procedures
• Preparing fund reports for accurate and timely delivery
• Drafting annual reports and tax returns for funds
• Supporting other functions such as compliance, risk management, and investor relations (e.g. onboarding of investors).

In time, the position may evolve to encompass a wider range of responsibilities.

Your profile

We are looking for a Finance Manager with a strong foundation in finance and a genuine drive to deepen their knowledge within accounting, taxation, and financial legislation. You hold a relevant master’s degree in accounting (e.g. cand.merc.aud) or a related field and have a few years of relevant experience, preferably from private equity or a similar environment, for example from an audit firm with private equity funds and portfolio companies among your clients, or from a finance role in a fund, investment or holding company. Hands‑on experience with annual reports and tax returns will be valuable in the role. We work with AI in our daily work, and an interest in AI and how it can support the work of a finance function will be considered an advantage.

In addition to your technical competencies, we value someone with high integrity, strong analytical capacity, and a proactive, self‑driven approach. You are accessible, flexible, and demonstrate a clear commitment to your responsibilities. With a focused and forward‑thinking mindset, fueled by curiosity and a willingness to challenge the status quo, you take ownership of your tasks and consistently go the extra mile. You are social and thrive in a collaborative work environment, contributing actively to team dynamics and shared success.