Vice President, Finance

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

Vice President, Finance CPH

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Finance to join our leadership team in Copenhagen. In this critical role, you will act as a key business partner to the General Manager and the site leadership team, driving business growth and profitability through exceptional financial stewardship. You will be instrumental in shaping the financial strategy of our Copenhagen facilities, ensuring alignment with our global objectives and contributing directly to our mission of bringing hope to life.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a member of the site leadership team, you will:

Act as a Strategic Financial Partner: Provide expert financial guidance and support to the General Manager and site leadership, translating complex financial information into actionable business strategies to drive growth and profitability.

Lead Financial Operations: Oversee all finance and accounting functions for the Copenhagen site, including budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and cash management, to support global initiatives.

Ensure Financial Integrity and Compliance: Guarantee the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards and parent company policies. You will also oversee financial audits, SOX controls, and ensure compliance with all local tax regulations.

Drive Performance with Data-Driven Insights: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance financial predictability and operational performance. Provide robust financial analysis for capital investment projects, including ROI and cash flow assessments.

Mitigate Risk and Identify Opportunities: Proactively identify and escalate financial risks while offering innovative solutions. Provide financial guidance on customer contract terms and revenue recognition to secure the company’s financial health.

Build and Develop a High-Performing Culture: Enhance the financial acumen across the organization and lead by example, embodying the AGC Biologics Core Values. Drive talent development and establish robust succession plans within your team.

What You'll Bring to the Team

We are looking for a visionary leader with a passion for execution and a proven track record of financial leadership.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; an MBA is strongly preferred.

A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a financial management role, with a strong preference for experience in the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry.

Expert-level knowledge of IFRS and/or GAAP accounting standards is essential.

Demonstrated ability to thrive and multitask in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

Preferred Qualifications:

A CPA certification is a significant plus.

Hands-on experience with ERP system implementations.

Experience working within a SOX-controlled environment.

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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